Oct 25, 2023

What if Dentistry Was Disorganized?

This editorial from 1931, written at the front end of the Great Depression, gives us much to contemplate.1 After all, as members of the dental profession, we continue to have a public to serve emerging from the Covid-19 Pandemic. We are entrusted by society with the right to self-regulate.

Oct 25, 2023

Pain, Pills and New Perceptions

The beauty of dentistry and medicine, in general, is the ever-present evolution and growth of evidence-based practices guided by novel understanding. The advancement of knowledge allows our “practice” of the healing arts, to be refined continuously to better serve our patients and customize treatment modalities for maximized efficacy in rendering patient care.

Oct 25, 2023

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Brain: Exploring the Connection Between Periodontitis and Neurodegenerative Disease

Often, public perception in dentistry is that of concern for cavities, broken teeth, and missing teeth. In light of what our patients can see or perceive, there is a silent menace that goes undetected and, in many cases, is overlooked or under-emphasized.

Aug 4, 2025

August JADA finds dentists can use parents’ photos to detect caries in children

Dentists can use parent-obtained smartphone photos to accurately assess visible caries in children, according to a study published in JADA.

Aug 1, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed this week.

Aug 1, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed this week.

Jul 31, 2025

ADA Forsyth Friday: Unlocking the secrets of oral microbiome

The fourth episode of Ambush Science looks at a major update to the Human Oral Microbiome Database.

Jul 31, 2025

Organized Dentistry Coalition supports Protect Our TEETH Act

The ADA expressed support for a bill that seeks to strengthen the scientific basis behind federal water fluoridation regulations.

Jul 30, 2025

How does the One Big Beautiful Bill affect dentists?

The ADA is outlining the budget reconciliation bill’s impacts on dentists through tax policy, student loans and state Medicaid provisions.