Clinical Leadership

Engineered peptides that sense disease conditions in the mouth could give dentists a more precise way to control cavity-causing bacteria and repair early lesions, according to a review published in The Journal of the American Dental Association.  The findings come…

Legislators and healthcare leaders in several states are looking toward the oral health space to boost vaccine administration to improve public health outcomes.  Three updates:  1. Researchers at North Carolina State University are testing whether dental floss could be used…

The FDA announced a Class II recall of more than 4 million tubes of fluoride toothpaste Oct. 19. Pritam International Private Limited initiated a voluntary recall of the products Sept. 10, according to the FDA’s website. The recall includes several…

The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine sent a letter to the FDA Oct. 20 highlighting its concerns with consumer protection for oral appliances used in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. The AADSM said in its letter that it…

A clinician’s training and competency may matter more to pediatric anesthesia safety than whether a separate anesthesia provider is present during office-based procedures, according to a new analysis published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The authors reviewed…

The American Dental Association, the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations and the American Board of Dental Examiners have begun discussions focused on advancing dental hygiene licensure assessment. The collaboration builds on the organizations’ April 2026 agreement to incorporate the…

As dental organizations navigate growing complexity — from AI adoption to workforce pressures to multispecialty integration — the clinical leaders steering patient care strategy have become critical members of the team.  Here are five chief dental officers and chief clinical…

The American Dental Association has published the final recommendations of its first living guideline on the early detection of oral cancer and potentially malignant oral disorders. Six notes:

The CDC updated its “Infection Control in Healthcare Personnel” guidance, adding a new section that consolidates how healthcare workers should be managed when they’re exposed to or sick with respiratory viruses. While the updated guidelines do not directly apply to…

The HHS Department announced $51 million in awards to 28 HRSA-funded health centers to expand dental care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The Quality Improvement Fund awards — up to $2 million per recipient — will help health centers build…