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ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more
By
Ava Barros
Ten new policies seek to expand hygienists' scope of practice, strengthen accreditation standards, and support workforce well-being, among others.
February 13, 2026
This may be the new way to arrest tooth decay
By
Ava Barros
A novel formulation appears to confer an antibacterial effect without the staining associated with silver diamine fluoride.
February 11, 2026
Got cavities? Maybe blame your genes?
By
Karie Neeley Anderson
For patients who say they still get cavities despite brushing, there may be some truth to that.
February 11, 2026
Dental Duets: What could make medical-dental integration work, Part 2
By
Michael Ventriello
Medical-dental integration won't succeed through better relationships or technology alone. Healthcare strategist Eva Allan explains what will overcome structural barriers.
February 9, 2026
Mastering compliance in the dental practice
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Transform your dental practice's compliance game with expert insider strategies from Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
February 6, 2026
How dental hygienists are holding up
By
Melissa Busch
Dental hygienists reported how they are feeling professionally, and the study results may surprise you.
February 5, 2026
What the EFDA?
By
Stacey Singleton
An expanded functions dental auxiliary (EFDA) can transform your dental practice. Stacey Singleton explains how.
February 5, 2026
What's in your mouth makes you pack on the pounds? Maybe
By
Ava Barros
A new
Cell Reports
study suggests patients with obesity have unique oral microbiomes and metabolites linked to cardiometabolic disease markers.
February 2, 2026
Water fluoridation not linked to lower birth weight
By
Ava Barros
“Our findings provide reassurance about the safety of community water fluoridation during pregnancy,” said the study's authors.
January 27, 2026
Disordered eating, obesity, and teeth: What you need to know
By
Ava Barros
Severe obesity and eating disorders may increase the risk of dental disease, and oral healthcare professionals are in a unique position to help.
January 26, 2026
Why medical-dental integration keeps failing, Part 1
By
Michael Ventriello
In this Dental Duets column with Michael Ventriello, Eva Allan reveals why medical-dental collaboration stalls and what must change to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
January 26, 2026
A simple nutrient may thwart biofilm
By
Karie Neeley Anderson
A naturally occurring amino acid may significantly weaken biofilms that cause caries and gingivitis.
January 22, 2026
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