Editor's Note: This is the first of a series in which we will ask dental experts to evaluate the smiles of celebrities and well-known individuals from all walks of life. U.S. Health and Human Services ...

Oral cancer screening is now integral to a patient's routine follow-up, as well as new patient evaluations. Spurred by the rise in oral cancer cases, this examination must be performed more frequently ...

I am writing to express my concerns regarding the increasing use of non-U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved minocycline gel as an adjunctive treatment for periodontitis, being ordered ...

As a general dentist, I’ve noticed that thyroid medications come up again and again in my patients’ health histories. And with them come questions we’ve all asked at some point: Is it safe to use ...

In this episode, Kevin Henry and Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, discuss the evolving role of dental assistants, particularly in light of the introduction of oral preventive assistants and coronal scaling.

Dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca has launched new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for Planmeca Romexis. New AI-powered features have been added to enhance the unit's imaging capabilities.

Periodontal treatment has changed as time has allowed us to learn new facts about the disease and the best types of treatment. Different autogenous and non-autogenous grafting materials are now used ...

In this series hosted by Dr. Michael W. Davis, two prominent leaders in the dental profession answer the same questions. Neither participating dentist has advance knowledge of their counterpart, nor ...

In this episode of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry speaks with Wasif and Umair Waseem from SurgiMac about their mission to save dentists money through high-quality dental ...

Medications play a critical role in treating a plethora of health conditions, but they aren't without their drawbacks. One significant oral health issue influenced by medication is bruxism -- a ...

Teeth stains are commonly associated with poor oral hygiene and habits like smoking tobacco. Plaque accumulation can lead to the yellowing of teeth, while tobacco use often results in dark stains.

In the ever-evolving landscape of dental care, dental assistants play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of dental practices. Dental assistants equipped with a solid understanding of key ...