While over-the-counter teething gels and teething tablets have been controversial due to the numbing action that can also numb the throat and hinder swallowing, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that select homeopathic…

In an attempt to improve the oral health status of children in a socioeconomically challenged area of South Auckland, New Zealand, researchers implemented a healthy food policy at a test school where sugary foods and beverages were…

The effects of obesity on oral and systemic health are well understood. Obesity can be a contributing factor in periodontitis, diabetes and perhaps even orthodontic tooth movement. According to a new study — the first of its kind to…

According to a study published online in Immunity, barrier sites in the body — including the skin, oral cavity and intestines — routinely host harmful substances and infectious microorganisms. Of course, these sites also contain…

Orthodontic, implant and endodontic experts will share their expertise and latest updates in their fields during i-CAT’s 3D Congress, scheduled March 9 to 11 at the Four Seasons in Las Vegas. Presenters will speak on a range of topics,…

Dental practitioners can support oral health during Oral Health America’s 27th annual Gala and Benefit on Feb. 22 at Navy Pier in Chicago. Proceeds from the event will go toward programs serving children and older adults to help improve…

Clinicians are encouraged to help raise awareness of the importance of children’s oral health by collecting oral care products for underserved children during America’s ToothFairy annual Smile Drive. Organized by the National Children’s…

Dental practitioners will have to wait awhile longer for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Final Rule – Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Dental Category since the Office of the White House Press Secretary…

Each February, dental professionals, educators and other health care providers come together to promote good oral health during National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM). In recognition and support of the benefits of fluoridated…

Dental practitioners are invited to learn about the latest in compliance and emerging infection prevention and safety issues during the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention’s (OSAP) annual conference, June 22 to 25, in…