The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has launched the state’s first dental assistant registered apprenticeship program.

"Resilient" seems to be the word of the year for dental leaders. Persistent concerns with staffing challenges, insurance reimbursement compression, severe weather, and consumer confidence all led the ...

While many dental professionals support mental health screening in dental settings positively, only a minority are willing to put it into practice, according to a BMC Oral Health study.

Workforce challenges, economic uncertainty, and rising costs dominated the challenges facing dental groups during the first half of 2025. In the first of this two-part series, DSO leaders from Smile ...

A man was arrested for allegedly threatening to leave a pipe bomb at an Aspen Dental dental service organization (DSO) practice in Iowa, according to a new story published July 30 in The Messenger.

Patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) may have increased intracranial pressure, suggesting BMS may be a neurological condition, reports a recent study.

At a time when states like Utah have stopped adding fluoride to public water systems, 81% of adults in the U.S. report supporting or not being opposed to community water fluoridation, according to a ...

United Concordia Dental and Harmony Health are piloting a saliva test and mobile app aimed at improving dental care access for underserved Pennsylvanians.

TheraBreath announced it has released a new oral spray intended to help support the body's immune system.

While dental service organizations (DSO) Heartland Dental, TAG - The Aspen Group, and Pacific Dental Services maintained their stronghold as the top three largest DSOs in the U.S., respectively, they ...

American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) President Erin Haley-Hitz has publicly opposed Nevada Senate Bill 495, claiming it sidesteps necessary education and accreditation. If the bill is passed ...

Possible associations between microplastics in clear aligners and their health effects have been explored in the research, but there is not enough evidence to draw definitive conclusions at this time, ...