Drilling Down: Essential Dental Reads from MLMIC
Navigating the sheer volume of information in the dental field can feel overwhelming. How do you cut through the noise to find the insights that truly impact your daily practice? At MLMIC, we understand this challenge. That’s why we’re bringing you a hand-picked selection of vital articles, offering clear, concise summaries and direct links to the most relevant industry news and analysis. Consider this your go-to resource for staying sharp and well-informed.
Let’s take a look at our curations for the month of April 2026.
April JADA Finds More Than 1 in 5 US Adults Have Untreated Caries
More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults have untreated caries, and those with a family income at or below the poverty threshold are at a disproportionately high risk of being part of that group, according to a study published in the April issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.
ADA urges Congress to increase oral health funding, restore leadership
The ADA and three partner organizations are urging Congress to strengthen federal support for oral health programs and restore senior-level dental leadership within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of the fiscal year 2027 appropriations process.
You can read more and find a link to the letter to Congress here.
Opinion: Five Trends Reshaping The Future of Dentistry
When Amir Mansouri, PhD, started working on a 3D printing with his co-founders, he said he had no idea it would lead him to dentistry. Back then, he says, they were research PhD students at the University of Southern California experimenting with 3D printing for many different projects. The most exciting one was 3D printing on the surface of the Moon, sponsored by NASA. They were fascinated by how a single technology could bring ideas to life. He says they didn’t know at the time that this same curiosity would later change how people experience dental care. The co-founder of a California-based 3-D printing company shares his opinions on five trends he believes are reshaping the future of dentistry.
You can read more about this viewpoint here.
Amygdalization: Why We’re Reacting Instead of Leading—And What Dentistry Can Do About It
In this thought-provoking opinion piece from Dentistry Today, Dr. Alan Stern, DDS, who retired from clinical dentistry in 2023 shares his thoughts on how dentists can best position themselves to meet the emerging challenges of an evolving profession.
Read the full opinion piece here.
As we conclude this edition of MLMIC’s dental news, we hope these curated articles have offered valuable insights and kept you informed about the dynamic world of dentistry. Our goal remains to empower your practice by bringing you the most relevant industry research and developments.
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