An analysis of fossilized dental plaque has revealed that seaweed and aquatic plants were once a staple food for ancient Europeans, challenging previous assumptions about their diets. This research, published in the journal Nature…

The pediatric dental clinics associated with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s (UTHSC) College of Dentistry are providing more than just dental care to children. They have partnered with the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable…

Dental care has emerged as the most unmet healthcare need in Florida, prompting a group to facilitate the sharing of personal stories to shed light on the issue. An online platform, organized by the American Children’s Campaign and…

Two California counties, San Luis Obispo and Yolo, have issued new vaccination orders affecting dental offices and other healthcare facilities, set to take effect on November 1, 2023. These orders are intended to reduce the risk of…

The Perio & Family Doctors campaign, led by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and the European Regional Branch of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA Europe), aims to improve patient care by fostering…

A recent report by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center at the University at Albany Center for Health Workforce Studies in New York has shed light on the prevalence and effects of stress among oral health professionals working in…

A systematic review investigated parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and preferences related to their children’s oral health. The findings indicated that many parents had limited knowledge about oral health and dental care for their children.…

The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry in Morgantown is increasing the number of graduates who choose to stay and practice in the state, addressing the shortage of dentists in West Virginia. In the Class of 2023, 41% of WVU…

Thankam Thyvalikakath, DMD, MDS, BDS, PhD, MS; Angela Bruzzaniti, PhD; and Mythily Srinivasan, BDS, MDS, PhD — researchers at the Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis — recently received a $4.7 million, 5-year grant from…

Researchers examined the connection between COVID-19 prevention measures and the practice of dentistry in El Salvador and Mexico between 2020 and 2021. The study included 1,719 dentists who answered a 20-question survey about their…