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Scientists have uncovered a surprising way to influence the bacteria living in our mouths — not by killing them, but by interrupting how they “talk” to each other. Researchers found that dental plaque bacteria use chemical signals to coordinate growth, … Read More

When Dr. Anamaria Castillo, a board-certified periodontist, sees a new patient walk through her door after years or sometimes decades of avoiding care, she said the first thing she notices isn’t their teeth. It’s the look on their face. According … Read More

With the deadline fast approaching for certain dental practices to ensure their websites and other digital tools are accessible to people with disabilities to comply with an updated federal regulation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for … Read More

Dental care is now firmly recognized as a cornerstone of whole-person health, and digital tools are reshaping how practices prevent disease, engage patients, and deliver better outcomes. As both large and emerging DSOs expand alongside resilient independent practices, investment and … Read More

Alamo City Orthodontics is relocating into a new 6,000-square-foot facility in San Antonio. The new center includes expanded treatment areas and advanced diagnostic tools, according to a May 7 news release from the practice. In addition to its orthodontic services, … Read More

The American Dental Association is seeking input from dental stakeholders on a proposed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The ADA will host a call from 3-4:30 p.m. CDT May 21 … Read More

If you participate in Texas Medicaid, be aware: The Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has intensified its Medicaid fraud enforcement efforts in recent months. At the same time, the federal government is pushing states to audit all Medicaid … Read More

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed legislation that expands opportunities for dental school faculty. House bill 2163 allows dentists with a restricted faculty license to practice at clinical facilities owned and operated by a dental school or an affiliated nonprofit … Read More

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Missouri regulators say a major national vendor is stonewalling their investigation into a cybersecurity breach that could affect millions of consumers. The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance now says it is escalating its response … Read More

When Alicia Dieckhoff’s 7-year-old son cracked his tooth in February and cried in pain, she wanted to take him to a dentist. When Dieckhoff had her own aching tooth infection, she wanted to go to the dentist. But none of … Read More

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association issued an updated position statement on the dental hygiene workforce shortage, suggesting that it is “retention” rather than a “supply” crisis. Here are four notes: The ADHA has pushed back against recent proposals from other … Read More

Students sometimes camp out days in advance to secure spots for Duke basketball games, with an opportunity for free dental care creating a similar phenomenon in Mount Airy. “We had our first patient in line Friday night around nine o’clock,” … Read More

New York regulators have fined Delta Dental $2.25 million after finding the company failed to adequately protect sensitive personal information in a cybersecurity breach that exposed data belonging to New Yorkers. The settlement, announced by the state Department of Financial … Read More

Sixty uninsured and underinsured adults age 60 and older received free dental screenings and cleanings at the Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic during the annual WellMed Screen & Clean event, provided by supervised dental students. The event in March … Read More

Reimbursement rates Although several states have increased reimbursement rates for dental services, they are still not enough to keep up with the pace of inflation, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA reported that reimbursement rates increased … Read More

The Organized Dentistry Coalition, or ODC, representing multiple national dental organizations including the ADA, is calling for continued support of federal oral health programs within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The coalition sent a letter April 30 … Read More

The ADA is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to more closely examine competition and transparency in dental insurance as the agency’s Healthcare Task Force begins its work. The FTC launched the Healthcare Task Force in March to coordinate the … Read More

Insurance companies have been employing a number of strategies to delay prior authorizations and payments to dental practices, which can put financial strain on providers. From inconsistent responses to claiming to have never received documentation to dragging out payment, dentists … Read More

Programming at the ADA 2026 Scientific Session will reflect real clinical challenges dentists are navigating in their practices today, helping to provide clarity where evidence and guidance are evolving. “Continuing education at the Scientific Session will be structured around practical … Read More

The Trump administration will require all 50 states to explain their plans to revalidate some of their Medicaid providers in a national escalation of anti-fraud efforts that have so far largely focused on specific states, Dr. Mehmet Oz said Tuesday. … Read More

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and the latest action guide from the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable outlines steps dentists can take to increase HPV vaccination and help prevent oropharyngeal cancer. Published in January, Cancer Prevention Through HPV Vaccination: An … Read More

The global mobile dentistry market is projected to reach $849.5 million by 2035, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 7.7% from its 2025 valuation of $402.9 million, according to a new report from Allied Market Research. The market’s … Read More

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed two dental workforce bills into law, backed by the Virginia Dental Association and the ADA, that take effect July 1. The first law allows internationally trained dentists to pursue dental hygiene licensure in Virginia. The … Read More

he line began forming, almost inconceivably, at 11 Wednesday morning, 18 hours before doors would open. By 9 p.m., 40 people were waiting. By midnight, the queue wrapped all the way around Fisher Pavilion, the Seattle Center banquet hall. Hundreds … Read More

For many people, the best countries for dental work come down to one thing: getting high quality dental care at a lower cost. This is why dental tourism has grown as part of the global medical tourism market. From dental … Read More

Dentists are facing compounding factors fueling financial troubles for their practices this year. Five notes: 1. Although several states have increased reimbursement rates for dental services, they are still not enough to keep up with the pace of inflation, according … Read More

Dental industry job growth has remained nearly flat over the past year, according to the ADA’s (ADA) first-quarter 2026 economic report. The report, which tracks employment data, consumer dental spending, and staffing trends, shows that overall U.S. job growth slowed … Read More

Kristen Jarrell, an Alexander County resident and licensed foster parent in Wilkes County, has had a dickens of a time trying to find a dentist for children in her care. In North Carolina, one of the requirements for a child … Read More

The Trump administration will require all 50 states to explain their plans to revalidate some of their Medicaid providers in a national escalation of anti-fraud efforts that have so far largely focused on specific states, Dr. Mehmet Oz said Tuesday. … Read More

Sixty-seven changes are coming to the CDT Code in 2027, including 28 additions, 33 revisions and six editorial updates. The Code Maintenance Committee met March 13 at ADA Headquarters in Chicago to accept, revise or decline proposed changes to CDT … Read More

Newswise — CHICAGO, April 17, 2026 — The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) today announced the Integrated Care Summit 2026: Bridging the Gaps to Whole-Person Care, a two-day interprofessional symposium and workshop in Broomfield, Colorado. The event brings dental hygienists, … Read More

The dental industry is undergoing a quiet but significant technological shift. While much of the healthcare technology conversation has centered on AI diagnostics and telemedicine platforms, a parallel transformation is happening inside cosmetic dentistry clinics — where digital design software, … Read More

More than 73% of dentists currently have an adequate number of dental assistants at their practice, according to a new report from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released its “State of the U.S. economy” report for the first … Read More

Baylor Scott & White is getting out of the business of offering health insurance to Texas Medicaid and individual marketplace customers. The two decisions will combine to affect about 225,000 customers and will result in the loss of 321 jobs. … Read More

NYU College of Dentistry earned a $5.48 million grant in state funding to expand services for children with disabilities, planning to construct more specialized treatment rooms in its pediatric clinic. Gov. Kathy Hochul allocated the funding alongside New York’s Regional … Read More

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed into law two dental workforce-related measures backed by both the Virginia Dental Association and the ADA. Introduced at the request of the Virginia Dental Association, the legislation was a significant priority for the organization … Read More

Job growth within the dental industry has remained relatively flat over the last year, according to a new report from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released its “State of the U.S. economy” report for the first quarter of … Read More

The Medicaid-sized elephant in the room for the dental industry does not have an easy solution, but a move in the right direction is needed, according to this dental director. There are too many plans, not enough consistency between the … Read More

Get ready to explore the latest in artificial intelligence, innovation, and restorative dentistry at CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry, returning to the Anaheim Convention Center, May 14–16. This year’s event features over 130 speakers delivering hands-on workshops … Read More

Consumer dental spending continues to lag behind overall healthcare spending despite increasing gradually over the last several years, according to a new report from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released its “State of the U.S. economy” report for … Read More