The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia has partnered with Cochrane Oral Health — a global nonprofit network that produces systematic reviews across all areas of medicine — to launch the Cochrane Oral…

Research conducted at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine shows that the ability to chew is key to keeping blood sugar levels low among patients with Type 2 diabetes. The study included 94 patients with Type 2 diabetes in…

A survey of 2,000 American adults and parents of children aged 12 and younger regarding their thoughts on oral health has some interesting findings. Conducted by Delta Dental, results showed that 92% of adults and 96% of parents believe…

Due to an error in how years served were calculated, many United States Navy dentists and physicians who thought they were nearing the 20 years needed to retire are finding that they owe 3 more years. It seems that the clinicians’…

License portability allows dentists and dental hygienists much more freedom in their mobility as it prevents the need to undergo licensure in different states. The American Dental Association, American Dental Hygienists’ Association,…

A new report from CareQuest Institute urges states to lengthen post-partum Medicaid benefits, which include dental care, from 60 days to 12 months in an effort to improve maternal health outcomes. The American Rescue Act created the…

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Dental Association (ADA) have partnered to promote antibiotic stewardship among oral health professionals. The two organizations have created a new resource…

Every year, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) funds diverse research projects at academic institutions to improve the understanding of dental, oral, and health with the ultimate goal of improving overall…

The state of Nevada’s Medicaid program has received $2.5 million to provide dental care to residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who often struggle to access professional oral healthcare services. The funds will…

While state Medicaid programs are not required to cover oral healthcare, if they do provide reimbursement, they must cover all facets of dental care, even the most expensive treatments such as implants and endodontic therapy. The state of…