Many areas are facing a severe shortage of dental hygienists, a problem that is impacting dental practices nationwide. Despite expanding programs and efforts to retain students, the Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association warns that…

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry is launching an innovative AI research division to revolutionize disease diagnosis and dental predictive models. The school’s mission focuses on developing transparent, explainable AI to…

A new study from the American Dental Association Forsyth Institute reveals that the drug-resistant pathogen Klebsiella thrives in nutrient-deprived conditions common in hospitals. This discovery highlights the importance of understanding…

The Peter Emily International Veterinary Dental Foundation returned to In-Sync Exotics in Wylie, Texas, to provide crucial dental care to four tigers. This partnership highlights the importance of addressing dental issues in big cats to…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves in dentistry, especially at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, where researchers are pioneering a study to evaluate AI’s reliability in diagnosing dental issues. This groundbreaking…

The Paris Olympic Games featured a new initiative by the International Olympic Committee — its first-ever Oral Health Department. This groundbreaking move aimed to enhance dental care for athletes, offering them specialized services that…

The keystone periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis poses a significant challenge in periodontitis treatment due to its high antibiotic resistance. Recent research highlights the potential of Cissus quadrangularis extracts as a…

Preventive dental screenings, though often overlooked, are becoming essential in sports, as demonstrated by the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry’s efforts with University of Texas, San Antonio football and the San Antonio Spurs.…

When a severed head arrived at the University at Buffalo’s (UB) dental forensics lab, no one expected the case to land them on Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries.” The UB team’s expertise in dental technology and forensic science uncovered…

Delta Dental’s Community Care Foundation has announced it will give $16.3 million in grants to enhance oral healthcare for underserved communities. This largest-ever annual funding aims to tackle critical areas including senior oral health,…