July 15, 2025

Assessing an Invisible Dental Support Organization Partnership

Invisible DSOs have become increasingly well-established, with some being more than 30 years old and having 750 or more partner practices.

Compendium

July 15, 2025

Implant-Supported Ceramic Prosthesis Mimics Look, Function of Natural Tooth

The use of modern ceramic technology allows for the fabrication of prostheses that closely replicate the appearance and function of natural teeth.

Compendium

July 11, 2025

MetLife agrees to change recoupment policy following ADA letter

The ADA had received reports of the company reducing payments owed to dentists to recoup overpayments allegedly made to other dentists.

ADA News

July 10, 2025

TSLA Resin Veneers Outperform Rivals

A recent in vitro study found that ultrathin laminate dental veneers fabricated using tilting stereolithography and a specific hybrid resin had a more accurate internal fit and fabrication trueness compared with those produced using other additive and subtractive manufacturing methods.

Conexiant

July 09, 2025

Oral Bacteria Linked to Brain, Gene Risk

A study of older adults found that specific oral bacteria were linked to cognitive performance and genetic risk for Alzheimer’s, while other microbes showed stronger associations in people with mild cognitive impairment.

Conexiant

July 08, 2025

AI Passes Dental Tests, Fails Writing

A study found that GPT-4o, Grok2, and Gemini passed UK dental exams but struggled to generate reliable assessment content, highlighting the need for human oversight in AI-supported education.

Conexiant

July 08, 2025

ADA’s new ‘Fluoridation Facts’ counters misinformation

“Fluoridation Facts” highlights 80 years of research and practical experience that support community water fluoridation.

ADA News

July 07, 2025

Saliva Test May Signal Diabetes-Linked Metabolic Changes

Salivary enzyme levels tied to AMY1 gene copy number may help indicate type 2 diabetes or prediabetes status, new cross-sectional study suggests.

Conexiant

July 07, 2025

Gene-Starch Interaction Alters Oral Bacteria Balance

A new study found that genetic differences in the AMY1 gene, which affects salivary amylase production, along with dietary starch, influence the types and diversity of bacteria that form in oral biofilms—key players in dental caries and gum disease.

Conexiant