Decisions in Dentistry

Targeted at general, family, and cosmetic dentists, along with specialists from various fields, Decisions in Dentistry is a peer-reviewed publication aimed at promoting excellence and integrity in multidisciplinary dental care. The journal showcases the latest insights from top educators, researchers, and practitioners across the country, delivering evidence-based articles that are both relevant to clinical practice and easy to comprehend. With its distinctive approach, Decisions in Dentistry simplifies complex concepts and provides impartial information and continuing education resources that dentists can utilize to enhance their skills and deliver exceptional patient care.

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New Tax Proposal Could Bite Into Dental Practice Profits

1 week ago | decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado

Share Dentists may face a significant financial hit under a new tax proposal advanced by the House Ways and Means Committee. The bill includes a provision that would eliminate federal deductibility for state-level taxes paid by pass-through entities, impacting many small dental practices organized as S corporations or partnerships.
What the New Administration’s Trade Policy May Mean for Your Practice

2 weeks ago | decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado

Share The dental industry is bracing for impact as the new administration’s proposed reciprocal tariffs, potentially reaching 54% on imports, prompt concerns among the global supply chain.
Nevada Bill Threatens Standards for Dental Hygiene Profession

2 weeks ago | decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado

Share The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is sounding the alarm over Nevada Senate Bill 495, a proposal that could undermine the foundation of dental hygiene practice as we know it.
The ADA’s SmileCon 2025 Will Be the Meeting’s Swan Song

2 weeks ago | decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado

Share The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced that its final SmileCon meeting will be held October 23–25, 2025, in Washington, DC, bringing an end to the event after years of connecting dental professionals across the country.
Dental Hygienist Salaries Outpace Household Incomes in Several States

2 weeks ago | decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado

Share Dental hygienists are experiencing significant salary growth in 2025, with earnings surpassing average household incomes in multiple states. According to recent data compiled by Becker’s Dental Review, California leads with an average dental hygienist salary of $127,090, closely trailing the state’s average household income of $134,491.
New Survey Underscores Gaps in Oral-Systemic Health Awareness

2 weeks ago | decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado

Share Delta Dental’s newly released “2025 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report” reveals that while most Americans understand the importance of oral health, many still don’t grasp how deeply it connects to systemic conditions.
New App Provides Real-Time Access to Patients’ Medical Histories

2 weeks ago | decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado

Share A new app developed at the IU Indianapolis School of Dentistry in collaboration with the Regenstrief Institute is changing the game for dental care by giving dentists real-time access to their patients’ medical histories.
ADA and Penn Launch Living Guidelines to Support Evidence-Based Dental Care

3 weeks ago | decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado

Share Dentists will soon benefit from more dynamic, evidence-informed clinical recommendations thanks to the new American Dental Association (ADA) Living Guideline Program. Developed in partnership with the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at Penn Dental Medicine, this is the first known living guideline program dedicated solely to oral health.
Florida Pulls the Plug on Community Water Fluoridation

3 weeks ago | decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado

Share Florida has become the second state to ban fluoride from its public water supply, joining Utah in a controversial move that defies decades of public health guidance. Signed into law by Gov.
FDA Targets Fluoride Supplements for Kids

3 weeks ago | decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado

Share In a controversial move, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will begin phasing out prescription fluoride supplements for children, such as drops and tablets, citing concerns over systemic exposure.