Experts synthesize best evidence to aid dentists in planning treatments CHICAGO – The American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs and the ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry has released an “Evidence-Based…

We know to limit our intake of — or say no to— sweetened drinks and candy, but processed carbohydrates may need to be tacked on the list of things not to consume to help maintain oral health. A review of research commissioned by the…

In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers led by Hyun (Michel) Koo, DDS, MS, PhD, professor in the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine's (Penn Dental)  Department of Orthodontics and in the divisions of…

Majority of parents disclose their child has oral health issues OAK BROOK, Ill., July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —Parenting can sometimes feel like an uphill marathon, particularly when it comes to enforcing proper oral care habits with your…

Waianae, Hawaii—More than 100 children from Waianae Coast communities received free dental care along with a big dose of fun at Dental Home Day held at Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC) on May 23. For participating children,…

Both Programs Compared Prevented Cavities, But One Combining Techniques Linked with Less Decay A new study by researchers at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry, published in the journal BMC Oral Health, suggests that caries…

A new study from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill suggests that primary care physicians may feel under equipped to provide adequate oral health counseling to pregnant women. Poor maternal oral health can have…

Anesthesia Progress – Dentist anesthesiologists are a unique medical provider. Their training is related more closely to medical anesthesiologists than to dentists in that they do not receive clinical training in dental or oral surgery.…

Today, dental treatment provided to animals is also performed using the latest technologies. Saving the teeth of animals is essential for basic needs such as eating but also for self-defense, and root canal treatments can prevent…