A report in ACS’ Analytical Chemistry suggests a highly sensitive “sniff cam” may be able to identify and measure volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that indicate disease.

In a development that may have implications for treating periodontal disease, a team from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry has identified a protein that plays a key role in the autophagy process that can lead…

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) will host a safety symposium on the "Hidden Threats and Safe Practices: Steps to Creating a Safe Dental Home," November 8-9, 2019 in Chicago.

Elite athletes may be in excellent physical condition, however, there is one area that needs improvement: their oral health.

Researchers at New York University (NYU) Oral Cancer Center were awarded a $2.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to study the role of artemin in oral cancer pain and…

The America’s Dentists Care Foundation (ADCF) Board of Directors met in August at Planmeca’s North American headquarters in Chicago.

This year, Planmeca is helping about 25 missions, including America’s Dentists Care Foundation's (ADCF) Missions of Mercy and a few smaller charity clinics, such as the California Care Force.

A recent proposal by the Washington State Health Care Authority would make dental therapists eligible to receive reimbursement from Medicaid for services provided at tribal facilities, according to the American Dental Education Association.

September is Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM), and oral health professionals are encouraged to share how they take safety seriously in clinic.

Clinicians can utilize these strategies for managing pain before, during and after endodontic procedures