The global burden of oral diseases remains unacceptably high, despite the fact these conditions are largely preventable.

New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) has established a think tank designed to cultivate new leaders in dentistry, foster dialogue, and use research to develop oral health policy and management recommendations.

With more than 17 years in the dental field, Dimensions' Brand Ambassador Ann Cote, RDH, MSHA, has much to share with dental hygiene students.

The dark pigmentations that appear on dental enamel near the gingiva have a bacterial origin, and researchers note there is no definitive therapy to completely remove these stains. Appearing in Scientific Reports, a study of black stains…

A multinational study of how the pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis colonizes the oral cavity has led to new understanding of interactions within the oral microbiome. Given the fact P. gingivalis is unable to produce its own growth molecules…

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide more than $22 billion in funding to states, localities, and territories in support of the nation’s response…

In January 2018, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, TennCare, changed its reimbursement policy regarding dental opioid prescriptions to patients age 20 and younger with significant results. New data demonstrate a 45% decrease in the number of…

The risk of COVID-19 transmission via dental aerosols is a conundrum faced by dental practices across the United States. The dental clinic at the University of Michigan (U-M) School of Dentistry in Ann Arbor is no exception. With 40…

Americans are doing what they can to save money in these unprecedented times, but there is one area where many are willing to pay more: the dental office. Specifically, patients would pay more for less painful dental injections.

Many dental and other healthcare providers switched to telehealth in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.