Sarah Handzel, BSN, RN

The fact that someone will leave your team is something every small practice owner needs to be prepared for. So what do you do when a valued team member hands you their resignation?

Recent research is fueling the argument that the benefits of fluoridation don't outweigh the risks.

Scientists at the Columbia College of Dental Medicine have completed research identifying stem cells in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that, when transplanted into a mouse, spontaneously grew cartilage and bone.

A division of the College of Public Health at the University of Georgia is the first to analyze existing research and report that there is a relationship between dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam and mercury exposure in a population of individuals from various backgrounds across the United States.

If you keep winding up with employees who aren't a good fit for your practice, a new report from Harvard Business School sheds some light on how to avoid the problem.

A new report claims thousands of dentists will leave the American Dental Association if a resolution related to sedation dentistry is enacted.

In a recent study, most patients who underwent dental surgeries no longer had pain after five days. However, most had plenty of opioid pills leftover.

A recent research review looked at the benefits of removing asymptomatic wisdom teeth. The results might surprise some dentists.

Dentists, and others with high-stress job, can be particularly susceptible to depression.

A new study suggests people with high-stress careers might be poorer candidates for drug-based depression treatments.

The $2 million in funding is designed for the unmet oral health needs of patients with HIV/AIDS.

Public health authorities now say as many as 22 children might have have contracted an infection after undergoing procedures earlier this year at a California dental clinic.

One of the hot topics at this year's American Dental Association meeting will be sedation dentistry. One prominent dental health expert is hoping to educate members on the issue ahead of the meeting.

A successful Phase 3 trial suggests dentists may soon be able to use a nasal spray instead of a syringe when numbing patients for procedures.

As so-called "do-it-yourself" dentistry becomes popular online, dental experts warn the dangers far outweigh the potential cost savings.

Cosmetic dentistry is one of the fastest-growing areas of the dental industry. Studies suggest it will continue to grow at a rapid pace.

A Japanese tooth decay treatment that doesn't involve drills or anesthetic is becoming more popular in the US.

Pets can be a great vacation companion. If your destination won't allow pets, though, follow these tips to ensure they're safe and healthy back home.

A new $3 million grant program aims to support programs that link oral health and the prevention of chronic diseases.

Celiac disease has made a major impact on family physicians and internists, but thus far it hasn't changed the way most dentists treat patients. One dentist says it should.

A pair of new studies appear to bolster the case that periodontitis and heart disease are connected.

A new mobile phone app by a Connecticut nonprofit uses more than a decade of billing data to give consumers an idea of potential treatment costs.

A study out of the University of Pennsylvania looked at whether nanoparticles could penetrate the dental biofilm surrounding bacteria.

A small study in India looked at whether the camera feature on smartphones could be used to help people improve their tooth-brushing technique.

The Internal Revenue Service wants to create a tax incentive to help families purchase dental coverage.

Many dentists use videos or other audiovisual entertainment in hopes of calming pediatric patients during procedures. A new study aimed to figure out whether such techniques actually work.

E-cigarettes are becoming a popular trend as many believe them to be a safer alternative to smoking. But recent research calls that into question.

Officials say a North Carolina dentist over-scheduled his practice to such an extent that he had little time to evaluate patients before or after oral surgeries.