Born out of urgency and conviction, according to its founder, here's what the Oral Health Awareness Project is and what it's doing to help dental hygienists.

Vivadent's polishing paste. Ivoclar. Ivoclar has launched its VivaDent polishing paste in the U.S. and introduced two new flavors, apple and bubblegum, alongside the original mint flavor. The paste ...

A dental practice accused of refusing to accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs has agreed to pay to settle the allegations.

Henry Schein CEO Stanley Bergman will retire at the end of 2025 after 45 years with the company, including over 35 years as its CEO.

A former West Des Moines, IA, dentist who has been sued six times for medical malpractice has been sanctioned for the third time by the Iowa Dental Board. The board’s decision, however, comes at least ...

Dentists say it’s time for laws to change to make procedures involving anesthesia safer by requiring an anesthesiologist.

In this episode of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast, Kevin Henry speaks with Eric Giesecke, the CEO of Planet DDS, about the changing landscape of dental service organizations (DSOs) and the critical role ...

Dental service organization (DSO) The Smilist has appointed Axel Lapica as its CEO. Lapica, formerly a senior vice president at DaVita, brings over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience. His ...

A boy with no allergies or medical conditions other than asthma died May 6 while under sedation for a dental procedure at a practice in Oklahoma, according to multiple news stories published on May 8.

Michelle Repash offers strategies to help dental offices navigate the complex landscape of dental insurance and prepare for accurate reimbursement.

Ormco Spark aligner system. Images courtesy of Ormco Corporation. Orthodontic technology manufacturer Ormco has launched Spark retainers and the BiteSync Class II Corrector in the U.S. The retainers ...

Young Specialties has launched ClearDefense silver fluoride, designed to block dentin tubules to relieve sensitivity and reduce the risk of tooth discoloration.