Through free dental screenings, fluoride treatments, and education, the Traveling Tooth Fairies are breaking down barriers to oral health for children in Nashua, New Hampshire. With hundreds of students served and thousands of teeth…

Researchers have developed a novel method to create bioengineered tooth buds by seeding dental stem cells onto decellularized tooth bud extracellular matrix scaffolds. This advancement holds promise for improved therapies for tooth loss,…

New research suggests that regular flossing may significantly reduce the risk of ischemic stroke, particularly cardioembolic stroke, and atrial fibrillation (AF). Over 25 years, participants who flossed regularly showed a lower incidence of…

A new meta-analysis found an inverse association between fluoride exposure and children's IQ, though uncertainties remain, particularly at lower fluoride levels in drinking water. The findings highlight the need for further research to…

Following a similar move by University at Buffalo medical residents, 24 of the School of Dental Medicine’s 27 dental residents signed union cards in an effort to improve their working conditions.

In a national poll, parents report significant differences in children’s oral hygiene practices, with fewer boys meeting recommended standards. The findings underscore the critical role of consistent habits in preventing dental caries.

The United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights has issued new regulations under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act to address the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. These rules aim to…

A new study highlights significant disparities in access to dental care in rural and underserved areas, where nearly 25 million Americans face barriers to timely treatment. Using advanced spatial accessibility methods, researchers uncover…

In the two decades since Juneau, Alaska, removed fluoride from its public water, oral health professionals have observed a concerning trend: an increase in dental caries among children, according to reporting by KTOO, a nonprofit…

Emerging research underscores the bidirectional connection between oral health and mental health, revealing how conditions such as periodontitis and dental pain can exacerbate anxiety and depression. Oral health professionals are uniquely…