After multiple concussions, Charlie Offerdahl is retiring from football and shifting his focus to a future in dentistry. His journey from walk-on tailback to dental school hopeful is inspiring the oral health community and beyond.

A groundbreaking study out of Penn Dental Medicine and CHOP uses geology-inspired tools to explore how teeth mineralize, offering promising insights into craniofacial diseases and even everyday dental decay.

A case report links a calcified stylohyoid ligament to carotid artery plaque, highlighting a potential stroke risk visible on dental radiographs. Oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to identify this silent threat before…

Delta Dental’s acquisition of dental offices across Wisconsin blurs the line between payer and provider. Oral health professionals are voicing growing concern over how this shift could compromise patient care and clinical autonomy.

Flossing with vaccine-coated thread may someday offer a painless and practical way to immunize people. A recent study shows floss-based delivery triggered a strong immune response in mice, including long-term protection.

The United States Food and Drug Administration is weighing the removal of all ingestible fluoride supplements from the US market, prompting outcry from oral health leaders. A July 23 public meeting will review emerging research, but the ADA…

A proposed dental hygiene program at California Baptist University could help fill critical gaps in oral health care across the Inland Empire. With a 24-month curriculum and a mission to serve underserved communities, the program is set to…

New Gallup data reveal a strong link between regular dental visits and overall well-being, from better self-rated health to greater daily energy. Even after accounting for income, those who prioritize oral care tend to live healthier, more…

The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine is opening doors for aspiring dentists, but just as those doors open, a new federal law may make it harder for students to walk through.

Artificial intelligence is paving a faster path to better dental care by predicting how composite materials will perform in the real world. A joint study by UT Health San Antonio and UTSA is helping clinicians cut through trial-and-error by…