Written for dentists working in general, family and cosmetic dentistry, as well as specialists from all disciplines, Decisions in Dentistry is a peer-reviewed journal designed to support the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in multidisciplinary care. Reflecting the latest thinking from nationally ranked educators, researchers and clinicians, the journal presents evidence-based, clinically relevant articles in an inviting and easy-to-understand format. Unique in its approach, Decisions in Dentistry makes the complex simple and offers unbiased information and continuing education that dentists can use to improve their technique and provide the highest level of care.
A $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will help University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) researchers study how herpesviruses, and their underlying molecular mechanisms, contribute to increased inflammation in oral…
Michelle Lee, CPC, has joined OSAP as executive director. Lee comes to OSAP with more than 30 years of experience successfully leading organizations and corporations with real-world business acumen and executive skill sets in dental,…
The American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) has awarded Leslie E. Grant, DDS, MSPA, with the Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award, the organization’s top honor. The AAWD presents this award to a member who exemplifies a true professional with…
Steven Offenbacher, DDS, PhD, MMSc, W.R. Kenan Distinguished Professor and former chair of the Department of Periodontology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) School of Dentistry, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 9,…
CHICAGO — New research supports the vital importance of early dental visits, preferably at age 1, to protect children’s oral health, according to a 2018 study conducted through the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the leading…
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) will celebrate its centennial anniversary during its 100th Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition being held Oct. 8 to 13 in Chicago, Ill.…
A University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine study has identified the Foxo1 protein as being key to angiogenesis (blood vessel formation), a process that’s crucial to wound healing. The paper, “FOXO1 Regulates VEGFA Expression…
Compared to the general population, patients at risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) demonstrate higher levels of periodontal bacteria before evidence of the chronic inflammatory joint disease presents itself, according to research…
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah– Ultradent Products, Inc., proudly announces the next generation of the Ultrapro® Tx prophylaxis equipment family, including the Ultrapro® Tx Air handpiece, the Ultrapro® Tx Skini prophy angle, and the Ultrapro® Tx Extra…
This August, the American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation is rallying the dental community to raise at least $125,000 to improve access to oral health care for people with special needs. Funds raised during the ADA Foundation…