dentistry

A question about the reliability of dental practice is drawing attention online. The debate asks whether routine dental procedures and advice are actually backed by solid evidence, a recurring point of contention given debates over fillings, x-rays, and how often checkups are really needed. Commenters are weighing personal experiences against the science of dentistry.

The US Department of Veterans Affairs has hosted its second international symposium on artificial intelligence in dentistry, held under the theme of trust, technology, and transformation. The event brings together experts to discuss how AI tools can improve dental care for veterans, including diagnostics and treatment planning, and how to ensure such technology is safe, reliable, and trusted by patients and clinicians.

Dentsply Sirona has announced new education programs focused on dental implants, as reported by Dentistry Today. The initiatives are aimed at training dental professionals in implant dentistry, supporting clinicians with knowledge and skills related to implant procedures and treatment planning.

The American Dental Association is putting a focus on artificial intelligence and technology, drawing attention to how new digital tools are shaping dental practice. The topic is circulating among professionals and observers tracking how AI is being adopted across healthcare fields, including dentistry, and what it could mean for patient care and clinical workflows.

A new publication outlines an updated Montreal-Toulouse model for integrating planetary health into dental practice and education. The framework aims to help dentists and dental schools reduce the environmental footprint of oral care, addressing issues such as waste, emissions and sustainable resource use, while keeping patient care standards intact.

Dentist Erin Elliot is set to discuss dental sleep medicine at DS World 2026, a major dental industry conference. The item, published by Dentistry Today, highlights her perspective on the field, in which dentists help identify and treat sleep-disordered breathing such as obstructive sleep apnea through oral appliances and screening. Details of her specific talk are not yet available.

Neo Dental, a Beverly Hills dental practice, has introduced what it calls Neo-Essentialism, described as a modern approach to clinical decision-making and a new way of thinking about the future of dentistry. The announcement, carried by financial and business news outlets, frames the concept as a guiding philosophy for treatment choices rather than a specific procedure or product launch.