Canada has introduced the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) as part of the federal government’s spring 2023 budget, allocating $13 billion over 5 years, with an additional $4.4 billion ongoing. The plan aims to provide dental care benefits…

Ancient Romans had a unique and meticulous approach to oral hygiene, with toothpaste recipes featuring unconventional ingredients. A key component was powdered charcoal, derived from burned substances such as animal bones and oyster shells,…

Kelly Holst, BSDH, MS, DMD, an assistant professor at Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, is addressing the underrepresentation of women as deans in United States dental schools. Holst, a recipient of the American Dental…

Advancements in dental radiographic equipment and imaging techniques have significantly reduced patients’ radiation exposure over the past 30 years. Recent reviews by radiation protection organizations suggest that radiation doses from…

Maria Augello, RDH, a recent graduate of the Shasta College Dental Hygiene Program in Redding, California, has received the California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation’s Webb Family Grant for 2023. This grant, established by Russell…

An innovative caries prevention program, CariedAway NH Concord, is launching in three New Hampshire school districts — Concord, Pittsfield, and Merrimack Valley. Developed by researchers at New York University College of Dentistry and…

Scientists are exploring a promising treatment for dental caries that may eliminate the need for drilling into sensitive tooth areas. Resolvins, specifically Resolvin E1 (RvE1), have been identified as molecules capable of regenerating…

Julie Marchesan, DDS, PhD, a faculty member at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Adams School of Dentistry, recently secured a $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for her groundbreaking research on periodontal…

A study recently published in the Swiss journal Frontiers in Pain Research delves into the efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) as a potential treatment for orofacial pain, a persistent health issue in the United States. Current…

A recent study led by researchers from Pennsylvania State University and Australia’s University of Adelaide suggests a connection between the second plague pandemic of the mid-14th century, also known as the “black death,” and changes in…