Sarah Handzel, BSN, RN

The American Dental Association Health Policy Institute report highlights stable, not growing, dentist earnings in 2015.

New research suggests that the same gene mutation responsible for cleft lips and palates might also be the root cause of patients' dental problems.

It turns out that some common holiday vices, like alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine, have recently been linked to sleep bruxism, or teeth grinding, according to the Journal of the American Dental Association (ADA).

Predictions on the types of marketing efforts that will effectively engage consumers in 2017. They will be looking for personalization, attention to detail, and quick access to services and products.

An annual review of your practice can really help you look back to see what worked, what didn't work and what you'd like to focus on in the coming year.

In an attempt to find out which type of toothpaste is the most beneficial for consumers, researchers have compared the mode of action in stannous fluoride-containing toothpastes (CPH) and conventional sodium fluoride-containing toothpastes (CCP) on biofilms consisting of multiple bacterial organisms.

The study examined 55 children who had a dental procedure performed along with another non-dental medical procedure at the same time while exposed to only one general anesthesia medication.

A research team found that about 26% of young adults in the US reported losing at least 1 permanent tooth. There was a positive correlation between tooth loss and sugar-sweetened beverage intake frequency.

A frequent problem experienced by many HIV/AIDS patients is the lack of access to reliable dental care services.

In a new study published in Biomaterials, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have begun to explore a low-cost approach to control oral biofilms using topical plant-based antimicrobial peptides (PMAMPs).

Researchers are now recommending that dental practitioners develop and accept a standardized tooth wear evaluation system in order to more effectively address this growing dental problem.

The study was conducted over a period of three months, with participants being asked to complete the Comprehensive Measure of Oral Health Knowledge (CMOHK) questionnaire.

After moving to America from rural India, Arth Patel came to realize the positive impact of the more widely available dental care in the US. He wrote an essay describing his experiences to win the award.

How will you report yearly earnings to the Internal Revenue Service this year? There are advantages and disadvantages to each business entity type.

Dentistry is a high-stress career with high rates of depression, anxiety, and addiction. Take these steps to relax and prevent burnout and more serious health complications.

What you can do to help make conflict resolution in your practice a simpler process.

At their annual meeting, the American Dental Association (ADA) House of Delegates voted to make changes to the existing guidelines concerning the use of sedation and anesthesia by dentists.

In a study conducted by the University of the Pacific, virtual dental homes were shown to help keep patients healthy without a traditional visit to the dentist.

Using patented technology, the new toothpaste discolors harmful plaque when applied to the teeth, thereby decreasing the amount of inflammation and helping to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.

Researchers at McGill University have completed a study examining the relationship between dental implant failure and certain commonly prescribed.

Researchers at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (CDM) have identified 41 master regulator genes that may be responsible for the development of periodontal disease.

Researchers have identified how smoking leads to an immune response and increased inflammation.

A new tool is being developed to help dentists identify and diagnose dental caries much earlier than usual.

The American Dental Association (ADA) has again endorsed CareCredit as a recommended patient financing option for members of the ADA.

To combat exponentially rising rates of tooth decay, obesity, and diabetes, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging governments across the world to consider placing heavier taxes on sugary drinks like soda.

There is new evidence that the bacteria in the mouths of migraine sufferers may be a contributing factor to their headaches.

Recent research is showing that dental occlusion is also tied to your posture and balance.

According to psychology researchers at West Virginia University, there's an actual genetic basis for the fear of receiving dental treatment, a common concern among many people.

Professor Robert Hill of the Institute of Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London has presented the first scientific data examining a new type of dental filling that can be used to actively repair tooth decay.

According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, homeopathic teething products have not been evaluated by the agency and are not approved for use based on their safety or efficacy.