The immune-suppressing drug used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients, rapamycin, has been reported to reduce bone loss, inflammation, and changes to oral bacteria in older mice with periodontal diseases, according to a recent…

A study published in eNeuro suggests taking antibiotics alongside opioids may increase the risk of opioid abuse.

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) released its “Interim Guidance on Returning to Work” in early May, as many states began allowing the reopening of dental practices for elective treatment.

A team led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has found that a unique set of stem cells located on the roof of the mouth begin dividing in response to wounding and move toward the site of injury.

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Meeting, which was originally scheduled for June 11-14, 2020, in New Orleans, will now be held virtually on June 26-28.

Elaine J. DeBitetto, RDH, a dental hygienist in Concord, Massachusetts, is striving to make the best of her time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Frank A. Scannapieco, DMD, PhD, and Rosemary Dziak, PhD were honored by the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) and American Academy of Implant Dentistry for their outstanding efforts in the areas of research, training, and…

Faculty and students from Kentucky’s University of Louisville Additive Manufacturing Institute of Science & Technology (AMIST) and the Schools of Dentistry, Engineering, and Medicine have developed 3D-printed swabs for COVID-19 testing…

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Advocate reports three states have eased restrictions on initial licensure for students graduating from dental hygiene programs due to the cancellation of clinical examinations.

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