Decisions in Dentistry

Clindamycin has long been a familiar tool in dental antibiotic prescribing, particularly for patients reporting penicillin allergies or in cases where clinicians seek broad anaerobic coverage after oral procedures. However, growing attention to its association with Clostridioides difficile infection is forcing a more critical reassessment of its role in ...

A recent JAMA Network Open study of more than 63,000 Medicaid-enrolled children in the Bronx highlighted a troubling paradox in school-based oral health care: children without prior dental visits were less likely to participate in school-based caries prevention programs, even though they may be among the children most likely to benefit.1

The findings raise an ...

[AUSTIN, TX – MAY 26, 2026] — Clerri, the dental industry’s largest and most trusted membership platform, announced today a new partnership with Cherry, adding patient financing natively to the Cle...

CHARLOTTE, NC (May 26, 2026) — America’s ToothFairy is inviting dental professionals, educators and community organizations to take part in its annual Share Your Smile campaign throughout the month of June in...

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For someone with dental anxiety, routine care can feel nerve-wracking. Imagine a local family that needs a dentist but hasn’t made any appointments. One parent has avoided cleanings for years because den...