With medical and/or recreational use of marijuana now legal in a growing number of states, it’s not surprising there has been an uptick in patients presenting for dental care under the influence. What may seem unlikely, however, is how…

Through its Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is expanding access to dental care, cancer screening and behavioral healthcare. The recently announced 2023 Physician Fee…

Recent outbreaks of nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) infections highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) in accordance with recommended infection prevention practices. Following a cluster of…

By adding a complex of amino acids to hydroxyapatite, an international research team has developed a dental coating that replicates tooth enamel at a molecular and structural level. As reported in the study, “Engineering of Biomimetic…

With COVID-19 still prevalent globally, how do we finally put the pandemic to bed? Some researchers suggest that a universal vaccine that is effective against all mutations of the novel coronavirus may be the answer—and they believe this is…

While opioids are highly effective for pain management, their use is associated with high rates of addiction and overdose deaths. As part of efforts to reduce opioid prescriptions, an international team of researchers has developed a soft,…

Found in oceans across the globe, coral has proven time-consuming for scientists to measure and study. As many coral reefs are in decline due to pollution, erosion and climate change, scientists are working diligently to ensure the survival…

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and School of Engineering and Applied Science have shown that microrobots are capable of brushing and flossing human teeth. The hands-free system uses swarms of iron…

The University of the Pacific has received a $4 million lead gift from Stephen and Pamela Thorne to establish the Pacific Dental Services Health Care Collaborative, an innovative teaching and patient care facility that’s said to be one of…

Poor oral health reduces the economic vitality of American society by increasing healthcare costs and limiting participation in the workforce. This is a key finding in “Oral Health in America: Implications for Dental Practice,” a report…