Researchers from the Queen Mary University of London have developed a dental treatment inspired by weatherproofing technology used in civil engineering to protect teeth from decay and acid erosion.

An eastern Iowa dentist with a history of disciplinary actions is, for the third time, facing allegations of professional incompetence. The Iowa Dental Board has charged Dr. Masih Safabakhsh of Gentle ...

A dentist in Texas who appears to be unlicensed was arrested for allegedly using pliers to pull a woman's tooth, leaving it broken and damaging her jaw, according to multiple news reports published on ...

Increased alcohol consumption may raise the risk of periodontitis, lead to deeper periodontal pockets, and result in a higher proportion of increased sites with greater probing depths (PDs). The study ...

Theobromine, a main alkaloid in cacao beans that is found in chocolate, as well as coffee and tea, may reduce the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a new study published in March in BMC ...

Nearly 1 in 10 dentists reported professional prejudices against transgender individuals, and slightly more clinicians reported having social prejudices, according to a new study published on March 14 ...

In restorative dentistry, preserving natural structure and ensuring long-term function are central to achieving successful outcomes. This clinical case presents a conservative direct restoration of a ...

Postbiotics may surpass traditional probiotics in preventing and managing caries by stopping the growth of cavity-causing bacteria. This review was recently published in Clinical and Experimental ...

An inmate accused of attempting to murder police during a standoff over a stolen dog tried to escape when he was being escorted from an offsite dental appointment in Iowa, according to a press release ...

COLOGNE, Germany - "Do I move, or do I remove?" It was a fascinating question asked by Zelko Relic, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Align Technology, during his company's ...

The point of customer service is simple: You must "wow" every patient. If you achieve this, it will advance your practice and increase case acceptance, production, and income. So what is the first ...

COLOGNE, Germany - The International Dental Show (IDS) officially opened to the world on Tuesday, March 24, with new products as the focus and the future of dentistry worldwide as a unifying talking ...