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 collaborative study between the University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and the nonprofit Operation Smile has found a common gene mutation in…
The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) and American Association for Dental Research have published a systemic analysis of progress toward the World Dental Federation, World Health Organization and IADR Oral Health Goals to…
Allan J. Formicola, DDS, dean emeritus of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (CDM) in New York, was recognized with the William J. Gies Award for his work as an educator.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Cyber Division has issued an alert to health care professionals warning of cyber attacks targeting file transfer protocol (FTP) servers to access protected health data and personally identifiable…
CHICAGO, April 27, 2017 — The American Dental Association (ADA) announced new resources for dental professionals and the public related to genetics and oral health.
According to the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs’ Genetic Testing…
Chapel Hill, N.C.— The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry Department of Periodontology will host the 2017 Perio Expo, May 4-6.
The two-day program, which is sponsored by Sunstar, is designed to bring…
Investigators in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine have found that macrophages, in addition to T cells, act as a reservoir for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). These…
Penn Dental Medicine students and Temple University students helped raise awareness about oral cancer as part of National Oral Cancer Awareness Month during the Philadelphia Oral Cancer Walk and 5K Run on April 1. This was the ninth…
R. Lamont “Monty” MacNeil, DDS, MDentSc, dean of the University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Dental Medicine, has begun a one-year term as chair-elect of the American Dental Education Association’s (ADEA) Board of Directors,…
Although tooth decay is the most common chronic disease for children and teens, many kids are not receiving dental sealants — a proven form of prevention. Last fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged states to “help…