The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Dental Public Health (DPH) Residency Program is now accepting applications for the Class of 2018-2019. All components of the application must be postmarked by Oct. 20, 2017 to be…

This June, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reminding parents and caregivers to keep medication out of sight and out of reach of young children through its Up and Away Campaign. As part of National…

Dental professionals are encouraged to join the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World TB Day on March 24. The year’s event “Unite to End TB” focuses on uniting efforts to “Leave No One Behind,” including actions to overcome…

Dental professionals are invited to participate in Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, Nov. 14-20. This annual observance is intended to engage health care providers to improve antibiotic stewardship in outpatient, inpatient and nursing home…

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…