Decisions in Dentistry
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Written for dentists working in general, family and cosmetic dentistry, as well as specialists from all disciplines, Decisions in Dentistry is a peer-reviewed journal designed to support the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in multidisciplinary care. Reflecting the latest thinking from nationally ranked educators, researchers, and clinicians, the journal presents evidence-based, clinically relevant articles in an inviting and easy-to-understand format. Unique in its approach, Decisions in Dentistry makes the complex simple and offers unbiased information and continuing education that dentists can use to improve their technique and provide the highest level of care. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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Search ArticlesWhy Every Dental Practice Needs an Infection Control Champion
ArtistGNDphotography / iStock / Getty Images Plus Share A recent infection control investigation involving a Canadian dental practice serves as a powerful reminder that effective sterilization is about far more than regulatory compliance, it is fundamental to patient safety and professional trust. Following the discovery of multiple sterilization and disinfection lapses, nearly 900 former patients were advised to undergo testing for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and human immunodeficiency virus.
InsideDesk Secures $12.6 Million Growth Financing Led by Pender Ventures to Accelerate AI-Powered Dental Revenue Cycle Management
Share TORONTO, Ontario, [July 15 2026]: InsideDesk, the dental industry’s leading provider of AI-powered revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions for dental service organizations (DSOs), today announced a $12.6 million financing led by Pender Ventures with participation from existing investors Round13 Capital and Graphite Ventures.
Organized Dentistry Unites to Restore the CDC’s Oral Health Infrastructure
sshepard / iStock Unreleased Share Organized dentistry is making a unified push to restore and strengthen one of the nation’s most important public health resources for oral healthcare. The Organized Dentistry Coalition, led by the American Dental Association and other national oral health organizations, is supporting federal legislation that would reauthorize the United State Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Oral Health for another 5 years.
What Every Oral Health Professional Can Learn from the Tongue-Tie Debate
Share Informed consent has always been a cornerstone of ethical dental care, but a recent disciplinary case in the United Kingdom involving infant tongue- and lip-tie treatment serves as a timely reminder that obtaining a signature is only one part of the process. For oral health professionals, the case reinforces an important lesson: consent must be ongoing, procedure-specific, and based on meaningful dialogue.
Are You Prepared for the Unexpected When It Comes to Occupational Exposures?
Share Your name Your email I consent to having form collect my name and email! Which bloodborne pathogen poses the greatest risk of occupational transmission in the dental setting? Artur Plawgo / iStock / Getty Images Plus Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Hepatitis C virus (HCV) Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Correct! Wrong! HBV is significantly more infectious than HIV or HCV and can survive on environmental surfaces for more than 7 days.
Oklahoma Expands Scope of Practice for Dental Hygienists
GracedByTheLight / iStock / Getty Images Plus Share Oklahoma has enacted sweeping updates to its dental statutes that expand the role of dental hygienists while addressing workforce shortages across the state. Effective July 1, 2026, the most significant change authorizes dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia, nitrous oxide analgesia, and therapeutic lasers under general supervision, meaning the supervising dentist is no longer required to be physically present in the office.
Social Media May Be Shaping Dental Confidence in Teens
Share As social media becomes an increasingly influential part of adolescents’ daily lives, new research from New Zealand suggests it may also be shaping how young people perceive their smiles and oral health. The findings, published in Health Marketing Quarterly, indicate that dental self-confidence, rather than dissatisfaction with dental appearance alone, is closely tied to adolescents’ social and psychological well-being.
Can Independent Dentistry Still Thrive?
imaginima / iStock / Getty Images Plus Share The landscape of dental practice ownership is changing rapidly. As dental service organizations (DSOs) continue to expand across the country, independent dentists face increasing competition for established practices, higher acquisition costs, and a marketplace that rewards preparation and decisive action.
California Budget Preserves Medi-Cal Dental Funding for Now
Share California dentists and Medi-Cal beneficiaries received welcome news as state leaders approved a budget that preserves Medi-Cal Dental funding and reimbursement rates for another year. The agreement postpones nearly $1 billion in proposed reductions until July 1, 2027, averting cuts that many feared would significantly reduce access to oral healthcare.
State Violations and Workplace Allegations Shake California Dental Hygiene Program
MicroStockHub / iStock / Getty Images Plus Share A California dental hygiene program is facing heightened scrutiny after a state investigation identified multiple violations that placed the program on probation, while current and former faculty, staff, and students have raised concerns about the program’s leadership and learning environment. The Cabrillo College dental hygiene program was placed on a 3-year probation following a state review that cited eight compliance violations.