A woman in Pennsylvania who reportedly falsely claimed to hold an expanded function dental assistant license and worked briefly for three dentists has been sentenced to 18 to 36 months in prison, ...

Editor's note: With Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it is possible that the rumblings from November of fluoride being removed from ...

Combining an oral magnesium supplement with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may significantly reduce pain after third-molar surgery, according to a study recently published in Pain ...

The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners is requiring a dental practice to have chaperones for minor patients due to a former dental assistant allegedly inappropriately touching and photographing ...

A Utah woman accused of sneaking into the break rooms at multiple businesses, including dental offices, and stealing personal items has been arrested, according to a story published recently by KSL TV ...

Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) School of Dentistry have received funding to study how exposure to violence affects dental care ...

A dentist in Florida was arrested on felony charges for allegedly coordinating a scheme to bilk three major insurance companies out of more than $150,000, according to multiple news reports dated ...

A Catholic priest was charged with battery after allegedly using a 13-year-old girl's hair to floss his teeth and later growling at her while visiting a church in Illinois. The complaint was filed on ...

This week's clinical tip courtesy of CDOCS is brought to you by Dr. Darin O'Bryan, who is focused on helping you with your oral surgery techniques. "Hi, I'm Dr. Darin O'Bryan with your CDOCS Tip of ...

Enhancing our billing systems in 2025 can significantly boost our revenue, profits, and patient trust while increasing treatment acceptance. Implementing correct coding practices can put this ...

Regular flossing may reduce the risk of stroke and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study set to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025, ...

We have started 2025, and it has already brought many changes to our daily professional lives. Some seasoned dental professionals retired at the end of 2024 and decided to go on a different path in ...