A new dental clinic on Long Island’s Poospatuck Reservation is bringing much-needed care closer to home for members of the Unkechaug Indian Nation.

A $3.1 million grant will help researchers at Eastman Institute for Oral Health develop an AI platform that can be used to predict, diagnose, and treat oral diseases.

While providing protection against tooth decay, this common sweetener may not be so good for your heart health.

From pro-inflammatory foods to vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, nutrition may play an important role in periodontal inflammation and overall systemic health. 

Tulsi Patel, RDH, MHA, FADHA, from UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, will share her expertise with the journal. 

As more states consider adding the American Dental Association’s “oral preventive assistant,” dental hygienists assert patient care will suffer and suggest moving the profession toward self-governance.

With millions of Americans traveling abroad for cheaper dental care, a tragic case in Turkey underscores the potentially serious risks of seeking complex treatment far from home.

With broad antimicrobial activity, low cost and multiple potential oral health applications, povidone-iodine may be a valuable adjunct in preventive and therapeutic dental care.

With hearing loss affecting more than 50 million Americans, oral health professionals can improve communication, reduce anxiety and create a more positive experience with a few simple adjustments.

New research suggests AI can analyze subtle changes in speech during routine patient-provider interactions to identify early signs of cognitive impairment, potentially giving health and dental professionals a new tool for early detection