The Regenstrief Institute in Indianapolis and Indiana University (IU) School of Dentistry are working on a dental informatics program.

When asked to describe their ideal dentist, respondents to a survey by the online market research firm DentaVox said a caring personality and more than six to 10 years of practice were key characteristics.

The ingredient that causes the high associated with cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has been identified as the molecular mechanism that fast-tracks cancer growth in patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive head and neck…

From chatbots that use artificial intelligence (AI) to “talk” with online customers and answer questions to predictive analytics that aim to know customers needs before they know them themselves, businesses are investing in AI technologies.

Robert J. Genco, DDS, PhD, a State University of New York at Buffalo (UB) distinguished professor of oral biology, periodontics and microbiology, has been posthumously named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.

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Ensuring access to oral health care for this population is a challenge. Patients with disabilities may require more time, adaptive equipment and anesthesia that private dental plans and government insurance programs may not cover.

Pediatric dentists and general practitioners can help ensure a lifetime of oral health by educating children and families about the importance of nutrition during the developmental years.

An article in The New York Times highlights a sea change in medical tourism: It has now been approved by some insurance plans.

As the connection between oral and overall health becomes clearer, patients are increasingly motivated to achieve and maintain good oral health.