Practitioners can help improve children's oral health while also finding deals on dental equipment during America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation’s Virtual ToothFairy Ball and Online Auction. Taking place November…

Redmond, OR and West Palm Beach, FL –  Advantage Silver Dental Arrest and Elevate Oral Care have announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted “Breakthrough Therapy Designation” to Advantage Arrest™ Silver Diamine…

Oral Health America is presenting a monthly webinar series on new initiatives and activities related to children and older adults. The schedule is as follows: National Association of Area Agencies on Aging — Older Adult Health Efforts…

Approximately 8 million Americans use smokeless tobacco products, regardless of the increased risk of oral cancer and periodontal disease. Although many of these health risks are well understood, a new study investigated the microbial…

Nanoparticle zirconia dental restorations have gained popularity due to their durability, strength and esthetics. A new paper, “Clinical Outcomes of Zirconia Dental Implants: A Systematic Review,” published online in September by the…

Supported by a $1.3 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine and Traverse Biosciences are partnering to evaluate the preclinical safety and…

To combat caries-causing Streptococcus mutans, researchers are studying the effectiveness of high-velocity antimicrobial water microsprays compared to antimicrobials delivered via diffusion or mouthrinse. The Journal of Dental Research…

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), a growing community of clinicians, educators, policy makers, consultants and industry representatives who advocate for the Safest Dental Visit has announced the speakers for its…

Global Handwashing Day is a way to support a global and local culture of handwashing with soap, shine a spotlight on the state of handwashing in each country, and raise awareness about the benefits of handwashing with soap. Since 2008,…

CHICAGO (October 12, 2016)—Researchers have found that frequent recreational cannabis use—including marijuana, hashish, and hash oil—may be associated with elevated risk of periodontal disease (also known as gum disease). When compared to…