Investigators in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine have found that macrophages, in addition to T cells, act as a reservoir for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). These…

Penn Dental Medicine students and Temple University students helped raise awareness about oral cancer as part of National Oral Cancer Awareness Month during the Philadelphia Oral Cancer Walk and 5K Run on April 1. This was the ninth…

R. Lamont “Monty” MacNeil, DDS, MDentSc, dean of the University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Dental Medicine, has begun a one-year term as chair-elect of the American Dental Education Association’s (ADEA) Board of Directors,…

Although tooth decay is the most common chronic disease for children and teens, many kids are not receiving dental sealants — a proven form of prevention. Last fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged states to “help…

27th Annual Event Raises Funds for Vulnerable Americans CHICAGO, April 5, 2017 - Oral Health America (OHA) announced that its 27th Annual Gala & Benefit raised more than $563,000 for OHA's programs and campaigns that support oral…

April is National Facial Protection Month, and five dental organizations are teaming up to educate the public about how to protect against facial injuries while participating in sports. According to a study in the journal Sports Health,…

The FBI’s Cyber Division has issued an alert to health care professionals warning of cyber attacks targeting File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers to access protected health information and personally identifiable information. Such data,…

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research is pleased to launch NIDCR 2030, a strategic visioning initiative designed to advance dental, oral, and craniofacial research over the next 15 years. We’re now seeking input on…

Occurring April 21-23 in Philadelphia, this event is a combination of seminars, break-out sessions and exhibits dedicated to elevating cancer awareness, standard of care and support Hobe Sound, FL – March 29, 2017 – The National Cancer…

Health care professionals may want to switch from foam soap to liquid soap, according to a new pilot study published in the American Journal of Infection Control that found foam soap is not as effective as liquid soap in eliminating…