People love a conspiracy theory, and the field of dentistry isn’t immune to shifty speculations. One notion currently tumbling around the socials is the idea that all decayed teeth can be healed naturally and never need to be filled by evil dentists. So, …

A young woman whose dentists failed to diagnose and treat tooth decay, resulting in severe pain and the loss of a tooth, has been awarded £11,000. The issues caused difficulty for her when eating and drinking, pain when speaking and multiple days off work …

The Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh’s annual two-day clinic returns to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center this weekend. The event offers free dental, vision and hearing services on Oct. 24 and 25 on a first-come, first-served basis. Just under 2,000 …

Question: I’ve been a clinical hygienist for 13 years, and I’ve been working in a new office for about one year. I recently had a patient who upon clinical periodontal assessment had 2 mm to 6 mm pockets with bleeding on every site. The patient was a …

WHEN most people hear the term artificial intelligence they think of chatbots, robots, or self-driving cars. What they don’t imagine is their dentist using AI to monitor their teeth in real time. Yet, right here in Trinidad and Tobago Dr Shenilee Hazell, …

61 (Texas City, TX) — The College of the Mainland Dental Hygiene Clinic will soon open its doors to community patients. Over the past year, students have cared for friends and family as they refined their skills and gained hands-on experience. Now, they’re …

Hundreds of community members filled the halls and gym of Liberty High School Saturday for the fourth annual Piedmont Smiles, a one-day, pop-up dental clinic dedicated to providing free, quality care to those who need it most. Beyond the numbers—over 280 …

The human body is utterly fascinating. Whenever science serves us the idea that we’ve figured it out, boom comes another medical rarity. One such case, which has yet again left Homo sapiens shocked, is that of an 11-year-old from Brazil who has 81 teeth. …

Even as an adult, you are not immune to cavities. Many people assume tooth decay only affects children, but that is far from the truth. Adult teeth can be just as vulnerable, sometimes even more so, due to lifestyle habits, age-related changes, or …

Key Insight: Learn why menopause-specific dental benefits are emerging as strategic workforce health investments. Expert Quote: Chavarria — closing the benefits gap enables proactive oral care, improved outcomes, and workforce support. Supporting Data: 83% …