Researchers at New York University College of Dentistry’s Pain Research Center have secured a 5-year National Institutes of Health grant to delve into the signaling mechanisms behind oral cancer pain. Part of the NIH’s HEAL…

University of Iowa dental student Brian Dang, BSE, merges his love for Rubik’s Cubes and art to create portraits, with his latest masterpiece being a 720-Rubik’s Cube rendition of Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark. Dang honed his…

The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® reveals through analysis that approximately 12 million individuals, including 5.9 million adults and 6.1 million children, lost Medicaid dental coverage after the expiration of the COVID-19 public…

Nevada lawmakers are considering a new occupational license compact for dentists and dental hygienists, following the recent implementation of similar compacts for teachers and emergency medical services personnel. Proponents argue that…

School-based programs that provide dental services to children from lower-income families are filling a need for many kids who have little to no access to dental care. A portable clinic initiative, developed by the New York…

A recent study, published in Nature Cell Biology, highlights the intricate process behind the development of incisors, shedding light on potential insights into birth defects. The investigation delves into how morphogens, proteins crucial…

The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry is pioneering a new after-hours clinic, aiming to integrate it as a permanent fixture within its operations. Running monthly, the clinic operates from 5:00 to 8:00 pm,…

The study published in npj Aging investigated the intricate relationship between tooth loss, dietary patterns, and cognitive decline, particularly focusing on their neurological implications. Previous research established a connection…

In Green Bay, Wisconsin, a dental clinic faces significant appointment backlog, with wait times stretching for months due to high demand for dental services in northeast Wisconsin. To address this issue, the CEO of N.E.W. Community Clinic,…

A recent study published in Gut, a BMJ Journal, highlights the alarming connection between oral bacteria, particularly Porphyromonas gingivalis, and the acceleration of pancreatic cancer development. Led by Gabriel Nussbaum, MD,…