The role of artificial intelligence in comprehensive treatment planning

Ekta Pandya, BDS, DDS Two dentists can view the same radiographs and still arrive at different treatment plans due to clinical variability. AI offers a way to improve consistency, strengthen patient trust, and support better case acceptance in dentistry. Key Highlights Inconsistent treatment planning erodes trust: Variability between clinicians leads to patient confusion, lower case acceptance, […]

More evidence for buffered aneshtetic

Jason H. Goodchild, DMD New research shows that buffered articaine can significantly reduce injection pain and speed the onset of anesthesia compared to nonbuffered formulations. See why buffered local anesthetics may improve patient comfort, clinical efficiency, and overall practice satisfaction. Key Highlights A randomized clinical trial found that buffered articaine produced significantly less injection pain, […]

AI needs whole-person health information—and that includes dentistry

Sarah Butkovic, MA, BA AI is transforming health care, but incomplete dental data could leave clinicians making decisions without the full picture. Here’s why medical-dental integration is essential to ensuring dentistry isn’t left out of the future of whole-person care. AI is transforming healthcare, but if oral health remains disconnected from medical records and clinical […]

Periodontal Disease

​Periodontal disease and tooth decay are the two biggest threats to dental health across the world. With gum disease as the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, it is an undiscussed pandemic. However, it is largely preventable through daily oral health maintenance. ​Periodontal disease is an infection of the oral tissues that support the […]

The Future of Tooth Replacement: Why Dental Implants Are Changing Dentistry

Losing a tooth is more than cosmetic — it affects chewing, bone health, and confidence. While bridges and dentures have long been the standard, dental implants are redefining tooth replacement. This blog explains why implants are rapidly becoming the preferred solution for both patients and clinicians. What Is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is […]

Are Electrolyte Powders Bad for Your Teeth?

By: General Dentist Paige Kitzing Electrolyte powders have become a go-to solution for hydration, whether you’re working out, recovering from illness, trying to stay energized throughout the day, or, let’s face it, after a night out with too many cocktails. But while they help replenish vital minerals, many people don’t realize they may also be […]

5 Key Considerations for a Successful All-on-X Restoration

A well-executed All-on-X delivers a fixed, natural-looking smile with restored bite force and long-term stability. Full-arch implant restorations, commonly known as All-on-X, have transformed care for patients facing a future of removable dentures. A well-executed All-on-X delivers a fixed, natural-looking smile with restored bite force and long-term stability. But predictable outcomes don’t happen by accident. […]

How Dentists Can Boost Business During Slow Summer Months

By: Bill WIlliams How Dentists Can Boost Business During Slow Summer Months Summer often brings a seasonal slowdown for many dental practices. Families travel, school routines are on pause, and patients tend to postpone non-urgent dental care. But instead of letting productivity dip, proactive dentists can use this time to strengthen their practice and attract […]

ADA urges Congress to increase oral health funding, restore leadership

Olivia Anderson The ADA and three partner organizations are urging Congress to strengthen federal support for oral health programs and restore senior-level dental leadership within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of the fiscal year 2027 appropriations process. In a joint letter to House and Senate appropriations leaders, the organizations outlined the need […]

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