Ensuring that children have a dental home is an important step in promoting a lifetime of oral health. Yet this can be a daunting task for those with limited resources. As a result, DentaQuest, a Boston-based firm that manages Medicaid…

By combining a complex of amino acids with hydroxyapatite, an international research team has developed a dental coating that replicates tooth enamel at a molecular and structural level. As reported in the study, “Engineering of…

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has released the program for its flagship conference, the 39th Annual AACD Scientific Session, scheduled April 26–29 in Dallas. Offering top-tier educational opportunities from leaders in…

In a collaborative effort, the NASA team from the University of Pittsburg School of Dental Medicine’s INTINILAB is working with a biomedical startup to study the effects of lack of gravity on skeletal stem cells. In experiments…

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance for opioid prescribing that offers recommendations on when and how to issue opioid scripts for patients age 18 and older. This is an update of the CDC…

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Through its Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is expanding access to dental care, cancer screening and behavioral healthcare. “The Biden-Harris Administration is…

In its first major poll since the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s (AACD) State of the Cosmetic Dentistry Industry Survey (https:/​/​bit.ly/䁱zaRmpV) includes new findings on popular cosmetic procedures,…

Found in oceans across the globe, coral has proven time-consuming for researchers to measure and study. As many coral reefs are in decline due to pollution, erosion and climate change, scientists are working to ensure the survival of…

The Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to developing innovative leaders in oral healthcare, recently presented its annual Shils Awards at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Honoring…