Vacations and retirement savings are not the only sacrifices people make when providing long-term care to loved ones, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research that found one-third of…

Scientists from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have identified cells as therapeutic targets in the treatment of periodontitis. T helper 17…

When deciding whether to undergo a medical or dental procedure, patients tend to overestimate the benefits and underestimate the risks associated with treatment, exposing themselves to circumstances that could be detrimental to their…

The New Haven Public Schools district in Connecticut may have landed on a solution to ensuring kids in underserved communities receive the quality dental  care they need, and attend class. The answer: bring the services to them.…

University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Oral Biology researchers have received six grants from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling $6.6 million to study…

Because oral health professionals are prone to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), effective ergonomic interventions are needed to prevent work-related MSDs. But some preventive measures may not actually alleviate muscle discomfort, according…

Compared to the general population, older adults with only 10 to 19 teeth are more likely to be at risk for impaired oral health and malnutrition, which may adversely affect quality of life. These findings position dental clinics as ideal…

Individuals who take medication for high blood pressure should consider placing oral health at the top of their priority list, according to a recent study that found patients with healthier mouths experienced better outcomes in therapies…

Promoting overall health has fueled Firefighter Lisa Evans, RDH, BA, EMT, throughout her 16-year dental hygiene career, as she opted to build on that passion by transitioning from hygienist to nationally certified call/volunteer…