Proposed changes to the federal Head Start program could eliminate daily supervised toothbrushing and oral hygiene instruction for young children at increased risk for dental caries.

Make sure you know exactly who has access to your patient data in order to protect this valuable information from the bad guys. 

A continuing resolution to support currently funded federal agencies, including those related to oral health, through December 11 was passed by the House and Senate and signed by the President on September 2.

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.

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 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.