While there has been much angst and hand wringing over the early childhood caries (ECC) epidemic, significant progress has been made addressing this crisis in what the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) calls “little teeth.”

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An overview of the epidemic and what dental professionals can do to manage the risks and recognize the signs of illness.

In mid-June, the Senate Appropriations Committee recommended 2017 funding for S. 3040 (Blunt, R-MO), the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.

Concerned that out-of-pocket costs are preventing patients from seeking care, dental advocates are urging the U.S. House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee to increase the annual Flexible Spending Account cap.

In a move advocated by organized dentistry, the U.S Food and Drug Administration has approved a rule extending its authority to e-cigarettes, along with all tobacco products, including cigars and hookah and pipe tobacco.

A simple, two-stage injection technique can reduce pain and ease fear of local injections.

Authors who reviewed more than 10 years’ worth of reports have concluded that transmission of blood-borne pathogens is rare in dental settings — but not rare enough.

Consider these risks and benefits before deciding whether a radiographic examination is appropriate for an expectant mother.

New research into regenerative technologies may revolutionize clinicians’ approach to endodontic therapy.