By: Ms. Katherine Eitel Belt We’ve all done it. We avoid conversations we need to have because we’re afraid. Afraid of hurting someone’s feelings. Afraid we might make things worse. We stuff down the words we want to say. We feel like a victim of the person,...
By: Dr. Leslie Hovda In the demanding world of dentistry, professionals often find themselves in awkward positions for extended periods of time, leading to a high risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Common MSDs affecting dental providers include wrists,...
By: Mr. Gary Pickard Eight in 10 of the leading causes of death in the U.S. are linked to inflammation that can begin in the mouth. This statistic should compel us toward more proactive, preventive care that integrates oral health into overall health care, yet the...
By: Bryan Savage, DDS Cheers to a productive, engaging and fun 2026 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC). Once again, the incredible MDDS professional team and volunteer dentists put together a premier convention. Approximately 6,500 attendees were treated to...
By: Dr. Rahim Karmali Dentistry stands at a crossroads, where the gleam of titanium implants casts a shadow over the humble, yet resilient, natural tooth. Over the past two decades, implants have transformed restorative care, boasting 10-year survival rates of...
By: Dr. Kami Hoss THE PROBLEM WE CAN’T IGNOREDespite nearly a century of modern dentistry, oral disease remains the most common chronic disease in children and the #1 disease worldwide. Every year in the U.S. alone, over 51 million school hours are lost because of...
By: Ms. Karen Davis, RDH, BSDH Invisible pain is the reality for many living with autoimmune diseases. A part of their body is being slowly attacked by their own immune system and that often leaves behind chronic pain, debilitating fatigue and brain fog. Yet, to...
By: An Nguyen, DDS, MPH Many of history’s most significant revolutions were slow, steady endeavors, and this is true for the ongoing revolution in dentistry that has gained momentum over the past decade. It is visible in the emergence of terms like “oral-systemic...
By: Mrs. Shelly Fava, MA, CMP, CAEMDDS Executive Director As adults, we’re rarely surprised by the gifts we receive. We open our packages knowing we’ll see a tie or some perfume. But remember when we were children and each gift brought a sense of wonder, that...
By: Prof. Dr. Anne O'Connell Children and adolescents with traumatic dental injuries (TDI) regularly present to dental practices on an emergency basis or for continued care following the traumatic injury. It is also likely that evidence of a previous TDI may be...