Secretions help keep the human body fully functional, and a new study suggests that calcium — which is present in all bodily cells — is a gatekeeper of this activity. An increase in calcium within cells, researchers say, opens the gates for…

The clinical variables that impact a dentist’s decision to recommend sealants as a caries-prevention measure were discussed during a March presentation at the annual American Association for Dental Research meeting in Los Angeles. Using a…

With a sweeping national initiative underway to reduce the number of opioid prescriptions written for treating chronic pain, it comes as no surprise that alternative pain management strategies are in high demand. In collaboration with a…

Closing the gap between dental and medical care through interprofessional collaboration is key to promoting oral health and reducing oral health disparities among young children. Researchers from the University of Michigan School of…

In recognition of World TB Day on March 24, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Decisions in Dentistry urge dental professionals to make sure their infection prevention protocols meet current standards in order to help stop the spread…

Recognizing that a great smile is more than just attractive, it’s also a sign of good oral health, please join Decisions in Dentistry in celebrating March 20 as World Oral Health Day. Held annually, World Oral Health Day is an international…

While it’s well known that the human body is run by a biological clock, the fact that even teeth have their own biological rhythms may come as a surprise. Researchers at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry have found experimental…

A collaborative effort between the White House, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Dental Association (ADA) and others seeks to address what has been described as the…

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, antidepressants are the second most commonly prescribed drug in the U.S. Recent research conducted at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in New York,…

In research that points to a possible link between oral microflora and esophageal cancer, a pathogen responsible for gingivitis has been found in 61% of study subjects with esophageal cancer. An international team led by researchers from…