In response to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) bulletin, “Aligning Dental Payment Policies and Periodicity Schedules in the Medicaid and CHIP Programs,” the Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP) is providing…

A recent article in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology raises concerns about the use of dental floss containing polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) — perhaps best known by the trade name Teflon.

A study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillof­acial Surgery, “Maxilloman­di­bular Advancement Improves Multiple Health-Related and Functional Outcomes in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Multicenter Study,” has found…

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is bringing the importance of the age 1 dental visit to the forefront with an update of its 2014 “State of Little Teeth Report.”

Hailed as a pioneer in the discovery of the oral-systemic link, researcher, academician and periodontist Robert J. Genco, DDS, PhD, passed away unexpectedly on March 6 at age 80.

Significant changes in the way we diagnose and treat diseases are on the horizon.

Five-year survival rates for patients with oral cavity or pharynx cancers have been steadily increasing, thanks to earlier detection and improved treatment.

In-office 3D printer offers versatility, efficiency and time savings.

When counseling patients to quit smoking, dentists and other health professionals naturally stress the impact of nicotine on health.

A finding that could have significant clinical implications suggests a medical procedure transferred a key component of Alzheimer’s disease from one person to another.