A collaboration of engineers, dentists and biologists from the University of Pennsylvania has developed an army of tiny robots that can access hard-to-reach areas of the oral cavity to remove plaque and biofilm.

A team of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers has developed a new class of membranes that not only promotes gingival tissue, but also stimulates bone regeneration.

The proper management of dental unit water systems will help ensure the provision of safe care.

An examination of the current science supporting immediate placement of dental implants.

Not all innocuous-looking oral mucosal lesions are benign and a histopathological exam is the best tool for establishing a definitive diagnosis.

The concept of P4 medicine — participation, prediction, prevention and personalization — offers new tools to manage the various stages of periodontal disease.

Treating a maxillary crown dilaceration often involves multidisciplinary care, including orthodontic, surgical, endodontic and restorative therapies.

An article in The Wall Street Journal details plans by a number of large corporations to choose the physicians to be included in their health care plans with the stated goals of improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs.

Through stabilizing stannous fluoride with zinc phosphate, Colgate has created a toothpaste with all of the benefits of SnF2, but few of the downsides.

Compared to traditional methods, activating endodontic irrigant allows more thorough disinfection of the root canal system. While ultrasonics is a chief focus of study, the literature also supports laser-activation technologies.