To help people appreciate their natural teeth and increase awareness about the importance of practicing good oral hygiene, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) teamed up with Illinois State Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake) to…

The reason why many American adults are uncomfortable in the dental chair might be due to lack of familiarity with dental terminology

Melina Larsen, PhD, an associate professor of biological sciences at the University at Albany, has received a $3.4 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to study the causes of fibrosis and ways…

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has announced the rebranding of Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children, its charitable arm, as the AAPD Foundation.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is clarifying its guideline on opioid prescribing to address the findings of a multidisciplinary panel of medical experts that determined health care professionals and…

Sharukh S. Khajotia, BDS, PhD, associate dean for research at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to further his investigation into dental caries…

360 Coverage Pros to offer new insurance option in rapidly changing marketplace for dental malpractice insurance.

A paper published in Pediatrics has found genetic makeup does not predispose individuals to dental caries.

Warning patients of their risks of periodontal diseases may improve their oral hygiene, according to a study published in the Journal of Periodontology.