SAN FRANCISCO (May 15, 2017) – Following a national search, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry has announced the selection of Cindy Lyon, DDS, EdD, ‘86,  to serve as the school's new associate dean for Oral…

Northern Arizona University (NAU) has received a $224,000 grant from the Arizona Biomedical Research Commission to help identify the biological factors behind the early childhood caries epidemic in Arizona. According to NAU, 40% of the…

The results of a systematic review and meta-analysis indicate that individuals with substance use disorders are commonly associated with comorbid illnesses — including oral health conditions, such as caries and periodontal disease.…

Research from Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gotenburg in Sweden has identified a possible new etiology for recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), which traditionally is thought to be caused by a virus. Rather than a viral…

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $1.6 million grant to Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland to study regulatory T-cells (Tregs) in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to better understand why…

Charlotte, NC– Thanks to a generous product donation from 3M Oral Care, America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) continues to expand the delivery of oral health services across the country, ensuring children…

LOUISVILLE. Ky. - As dental students prepare to launch clinical careers or take the next step in their educational journey, a select group will carry with them unique insights gained through work in underserved areas throughout Kentucky.…

CHICAGO, May 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — A new video released today by the American Association of Endodontists helps patients understand how the advanced training, specialized techniques and superior technologies used by endodontists help save…

A new 5-year study of South Carolina hospitals notes that facilities that implemented the World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical Safety List—a 19-item checklist aimed at increasing communication in surgery—experienced a 22% reduction…

CHICAGO, April 27, 2017 — The American Dental Association (ADA) announced new resources for dental professionals and the public related to genetics and oral health. According to the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs’ Genetic Testing…