A patient returns after scaling and root planing (SRP). Biofilm control has improved, but several sites continue to bleed. One pocket remains deep and another still has suppuration. At that point, the ...

A woman arrested in February for allegedly providing thousands of dollars in orthodontic services, including braces, to individuals in North Carolina without a license is now facing a new charge, ...

A judge ordered a woman in Wisconsin who allegedly posed as a dentist to pay $144,000 to a customer who sued her for allegedly destroying her teeth, according to a story recently published in WTMJ-TV ...

Of the 10 largest dental service organizations (DSOs) in the U.S., Heartland Dental continues to hold first place. Though it held the top spot since our last updated list in 2021, it's not the only ...

A pediatric dentist in Virginia has been reprimanded and fined after the state dental board concluded that she engaged in negligent conduct and practiced in a dangerous manner that led to the death of ...

The U.S. filed a lawsuit on August 6 seeking a permanent injunction against a Nevada business and its owners from making and selling adulterated and misbranded products, including dental cement, ...

DrBicuspid's 2024 list of top 10 dental service organizations (DSOs) in the U.S. include Heartland Dental and MB2 Dental.

An expert panel convened by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs developed the guidelines, which significantly expand the ADA’s 2012 radiography guidelines. They provide direction as to when each ...

Maryland's order requires insurers to formally dispute claims and request documentation from providers rather than unilaterally reducing reimbursement. While the ruling involves medical E/M codes, it ...

The ADA has appointed Dr. Richard Rosato, an active member and leader for 35 years, as its president.

The shocking discovery of blood-stained surgical tools at a Colorado hospital is a wake-up call for every dental practice, says infection control expert Mary Govoni, CDA, RDH. When sterilization falls ...

In this conversation, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, and Tami Wanless, RDH, discuss new codes the ADA has introduced that enhance treatment planning and documentation for dental hygienists, particularly in ...