Using e-cigarettes (or vaping) changes the oral microbiome and increases the risk for infection, according to research released by New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry.

The management of patients with cancer before, during, and after treatment presents challenges for oral health professionals. Patients usually present with findings that are either directly related to their cancer (such as leukemia-induced…

MouthWatch recently announced that the latest software upgrades to its TeleDent all-in one teledentistry platform can help dental offices effectively deliver urgent care to their patients during the coronavirus pandemic.

Although less invasive and more evidence-based approaches are available for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) some dentists continue to rely on aggressive or costly procedures as a first-line treatment, says a new report from the National…

Early childhood caries (ECC) is a multifactorial disease with etiological factors being enamel hypoplasia, elevated levels of cariogenic bacteria, and the metabolism of fermentable carbohydrates, which produce acid to demineralize teeth.

BURST is assisting these dental professionals whose offices have either closed temporarily, or remain open but then put them at risk through close contact, potential contamination of saliva, and shortage of protective equipment during the…

When envisioning the future of the dental therapy profession, all of its moving parts need to be considered. Significant changes to the United States’ dental health care delivery system are on the horizon.

The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA), an association of companies that provide dental equipment, supplies, materials and services to dental professionals, announced that its board of directors has appointed Gregory Chavez as chief executive…

Many respiratory infections have been linked to the microbial inhabitants of the oral cavity. Dental procedures that use low- and high-speed handpieces, laser or electrosurgery units, ultrasonic scalers, air polishers, prophy angles, hand…

Five junior faculty members have been named this year’s recipients of the Colgate Award for Research Excellence, a program that recognizes a new generation of academic researchers.