An eastern Iowa dentist with a history of disciplinary actions is, for the third time, facing allegations of professional incompetence. The Iowa Dental Board has charged Dr. Masih Safabakhsh of Gentle ...

Theobromine, a main alkaloid in cacao beans that is found in chocolate, as well as coffee and tea, may reduce the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a new study published in March in BMC ...

Increased alcohol consumption may raise the risk of periodontitis, lead to deeper periodontal pockets, and result in a higher proportion of increased sites with greater probing depths (PDs). The study ...

Researchers from the Queen Mary University of London have developed a dental treatment inspired by weatherproofing technology used in civil engineering to protect teeth from decay and acid erosion.

An inmate accused of attempting to murder police during a standoff over a stolen dog tried to escape when he was being escorted from an offsite dental appointment in Iowa, according to a press release ...

In restorative dentistry, preserving natural structure and ensuring long-term function are central to achieving successful outcomes. This clinical case presents a conservative direct restoration of a ...

Do patients complain about your practice's billing? Perhaps it's a sign to take a deep dive into your systems to see what is frustrating your patients. When insurance becomes a variable in the billing ...

Nearly 1 in 10 dentists reported professional prejudices against transgender individuals, and slightly more clinicians reported having social prejudices, according to a new study published on March 14 ...

Postbiotics may surpass traditional probiotics in preventing and managing caries by stopping the growth of cavity-causing bacteria. This review was recently published in Clinical and Experimental ...

This week's clinical tip courtesy of CDOCS focuses on bridge connectors and how they can help your dental patients. "Hi, I'm Dr. Dan Butterman, and this is the CDOCS Tip of the Day. I'd like to talk ...

Dental anxiety, possibly not related to past negative experiences, affects nearly 30% of adults and may be linked to higher reported pain levels, according to a study recently published in BMC Oral ...

A dentist in Georgia arrested in March for allegedly shooting her partner to death in a bedroom at their shared home is being sued by the man's family, according to multiple recently published news ...