The reason why many American adults are uncomfortable in the dental chair might be due to lack of familiarity with dental terminology

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has announced the rebranding of Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children, its charitable arm, as the AAPD Foundation.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is clarifying its guideline on opioid prescribing to address the findings of a multidisciplinary panel of medical experts that determined health care professionals and…

Mutations in ORAI1 have been determined as the dominant channel causing a loss in calcium in enamel cells, resulting in defective dental enamel mineralization

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) researchers have developed a new dental adhesive and composite that, when combined, deliver longer-lasting dental restorations. T

Ultradent Products Inc has appointed two new vice presidents to its executive team.  Jaleena Jessop, DDS, has been promoted to vice president of Clinical Affairs, and Karen Phillips has been promoted to vice president of Sales and…

Frequent flossing and going to the dentist may be linked to lower risk of oral cancer, according to findings presented at a March 31 American Association for Cancer (AACR) annual meeting.

A Boston University School of Medicine study has found African American women with poor oral health may be more likely than the general population to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

The CDHP has published “Medicaid Dental Guidance to States: An Opportunity to Aim for Equity” to provide direction on how state agencies can improve equity in children’s dental care.