Today’s Dental News

Oklahoma May Expand Tests if Dentist Spread Disease

Oklahoma health officials are looking at many options after an oral surgeon’s unsanitary conditions....

Cells May be Capable of Growing Human Bone

Plans are being made for an innovative study. The first known human trial using...

Remineralizing Agents Have Minor Impact After Whitening

Using remineralizing agents doesn’t necessarily help teeth recoup their enamel after whitening procedures. A...

New Study Shows Correlation Between Gum Disease, Heart Disease

There’s more evidence of the health problems that stem from poor oral health. A...

Test for Measuring Mercury Levels may be Faulty

A test used to determine mercury exposure in dental amalgam fillings may not be...

Massachusetts Board Says Dentists Can Perform Botox Treatment

More dentists will soon be performing Botox treatment. The Massachusetts Board of Dentistry has...

Colorado Advocates Look out for Children’s Dental Care

Officials recently called dental benefits an optional treatment for Colorado’s new state insurance exchange....

New Drug May Aid in Oral Cancer Treatment

There could be a new method to treat mouth sores normally associated with cancer....

Audit of Massachusetts Medicaid Program Reveals Questionable Claims

Dental providers in Massachusetts may have made some faulty Medicaid claims. A state audit...

New Study Indicates Fluoride Lowers Tooth Decay

The debate will continue but a new study recently demonstrated the positive impact fluoride...