New research from the University of Illinois at Chicago indicates periodontal conditions may be an initiating factor in Alzheimer’s disease.

Individuals who take medication for high blood pressure should consider placing oral health at the top of their priority list, according to a recent study that found patients with healthier mouths experienced better outcomes in therapies…

Jerry L. Halpern, DDS, clinical associate professor of Dental Medicine at Touro College of Dental Medicine in New York, received the Humanitarian Award for Fellows and Members from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial…

An English study from the University of Sheffield reports the impact a change in guidelines had on the prescribing of antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) to prevent infective endocarditis in patients prior to undergoing invasive dental procedures. …

Promoting overall health has fueled Firefighter Lisa Evans, RDH, BA, EMT, throughout her 16-year dental hygiene career, as she opted to build on that passion by transitioning from hygienist to nationally certified call/volunteer…

NEW YORK, NY – The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) has announced that 100 children in foster care have been provided with dental care thanks to a partnership with New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry. In May,…

CHICAGO – In recognition of National Caregivers Month in November, Oral Health America (OHA) has launched “Older Adults and their Caregivers” as part of a Campaign for Oral Health Equity. Currently, 92% of seniors are aging in their…

Vancouver — The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has awarded members for outstanding contributions and accomplishments within the academy and the specialty. The recipients were honored at a ceremony that took place during the AAP’s…

WASHINGTON – The Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP) has announced Barbara Shearer, BDS, PhD, director of Scientific Affairs for Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, has joined its board of directors. Originally from Dunedin, New Zealand,…

As the number of cases of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers continues to rise, the American Dental Association (ADA) has identified how oral health professionals can help educate patients about using the HPV vaccine to help prevent…