To protect yourself from measles and to help educate patients about the importance of immunizations, you should be familiar with vaccination recommendations.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the “Big Authority on Little Teeth,” has announced a rebranding of Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children, its charitable arm, as the AAPD Foundation.

Patients who are trying to achieve a bright white smile may have already asked you whether oil pulling or activated charcoal is worth a try.

Researchers at the University of Utah have found a link between comprehensive dental care and substance abuse treatment outcomes for patients with drug and alcohol addiction.

Clinicians can better serve patients with special needs by being prepared to offer treatment modifications. Here are 5 strategies when caring for patients with special needs.

A team of engineers, dentists, and biologists from the University of Pennsylvania has developed an army of tiny robots that can access hard-to-reach areas of the mouth for plaque and biofilm removal.

Several Medicare for All proposals set to go before Congress aim to integrate dental care into comprehensive health care.

Adults and children undergoing orthodontic treatment need to pay attention to their teeth more than ever, but not all patients stick to a strict at-home oral care regimen.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is clarifying its guideline on opioid prescribing to address the findings of a multidisciplinary panel of medical experts that determined health care professionals and policymakers…

Warning patients of their risks of periodontal diseases may improve their oral hygiene, according to a study published in the Journal of Periodontology.