Lying to their dentist is a common practice for the majority of patients, despite the substantial share of them (41%) who feel embarrassed about it, according to a DentaVox survey.

All-State Career School in Essington, Pennsylvania, will expand its current offering to include an Associate of Specialized Technology (AST) degree in Dental Hygiene.

Candibell Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for its Truthbrush device that allows parents to track the toothbrushing habits of their families and dentists to monitor their patients' brushing…

Children can learn about the importance of oral health through Colgate's new animated short film, “Colgate Tooth Defenders.”

The polypharmaceutical nature of modern health care, with an estimated 29% of Americans taking five or more medications on a regular basis, requires oral health professionals to have a thorough understanding of possible drug interactions.

A system of classification for periodontal and peri-implant diseases allows clinicians to properly diagnose and treat individuals with periodontal and peri-implant conditions.

Xerostomia, or perceived dry mouth, has a broad range of prevalence, ranging from 5.5% to 65%, while also considered under-reported by patients and under-recognized by practitioners. As such, it is important for oral health professionals to…

CASPR Medik Technology Has Been Proven in Hospitals to Provide Continuous, Safe Disinfection in Occupied Space.

A new treatment for individuals with leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 (LAD1) may also be beneficial for patients with Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome, a genetic disorder associated with periodontitis.

Led by Regenstrief Institute research scientist Thankam Thyvalikakath, DMD, PhD, an associate professor and director of the dental informatics core at Indiana University School of Dentistry, the largest study to date of electronic dental…