March 10, 2026

Employees vs. independent contractors: What’s the difference?

A question young dentists may face as they look for jobs is whether they will be an employee or independent contractor. What does that mean?

ADA News

March 02, 2026

Coverage Isn’t Access: Medicaid’s Dilemma

As more states expand adult Medicaid dental benefits, participation remains low and GOP-backed federal cuts threaten to reverse recent progress, raising concerns for physicians and dentists.

KFF Health News

March 01, 2026

A 7-Year Follow-up: Managing Biomechanics, Function, and an Esthetic Disability

This case illustrates the successful long-term outcomes of a conservative, risk-managed dental treatment aimed at enhancing a patient’s smile without orthodontics.

Compendium

February 25, 2026

Hydrogel-Based Biosensor Enables Real-Time Detection of Oral Inflammation

Study describes adhesive intraoral device that measures TNF-alpha levels chairside, potentially supporting earlier diagnosis of periodontal and pulp disease.

Conexiant

May 03, 2024

PocketPerio App May Improve Diagnostic Accuracy

A recent study found that the PocketPerio web application improved periodontal diagnosis accuracy for dental students, potentially revolutionizing dental education and clinical practice.

Conexiant

April 01, 2023

It’s on My List

Discover the impact of using checklists in dentistry for better outcomes from the perspective of two continuing education articles.

Compendium

October 01, 2015

Improving Periodontal Treatment and Maintenance

Maximizing the benefit of a laser-assisted periodontal protocol

Inside Dentistry

November 01, 2013

An Interview with Garrison Dental Solutions, LLC

Learn how Garrison Dental Solutions, LLC manages to thrive in the dental industry with lean operations, high-quality products, and continuous product development, even during challenging economic times.

Inside Dentistry

September 01, 2012

Adhesion Dramatically Simplified

With the introduction of Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive from 3M ESPE, the adhesive process is greatly simplified.

Inside Dentistry

July 15, 2024

Improving the Prognosis of Periodontally Involved Teeth at the Time of Extraction of Adjacent Teeth With an Amnion-Chorion Barrier and Bioactive Dentin Graft

Learn about a prospective study that evaluated the effects of combining a bioactive barrier and autologous dentin graft to augment periodontal conditions of teeth with severe periodontal bone loss at the time of extraction of an adjacent tooth.

Compendium