Low-Dose Botox Injections for Jaw and Facial Pain Not Linked to Bone Changes, But NYU Dentistry Researchers Observe Reduced Bone Density at Higher Doses.

The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) has provided the University of Florida College of Dentistry with a $1.2 million grant to continue the collaborative mission of improving the oral health of underserved children in…

Leaders from across the dental industry have announced the formation of the Dental AI Council (DAIC), an organization devoted to helping define the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry. The 15 founding members represent all…

These small but mighty lozenges are the ultimate fighters in advanced oral care to provide your mouth with the good bacteria needed to help fight infections, tackle gum issues and stop tooth decay (among many other benefits!). A…

Patent covers the design and use of Solmetex Amalgam a Collection Containers

Although dental hygiene is a young profession comparatively speaking, the number of dental hygienists has grown significantly in recent years in correlation with the increase in the number of dental hygiene schools. The United States Bureau…

Arthur A. Dugoni, DDS, MSD, who transformed the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry into one of the nation’s preeminent institutions during his 28 years as dean, died September 23 at his home in Palo Alto, California. He was 95.…

50 high-burden communities will be selected to address social determinants of health.

A University of Bristol study assessed how much xylitol is released in medicated chewing gum by using a robot to replicate human chewing motion. This development may provide opportunities to refine drug release from gum via this delivery…

Two University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) projects have received funding from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to continue studies of hydrogel therapies. The teams hope the projects will lead to…