The New Haven Public Schools district in Connecticut may have landed on a solution to ensuring kids in underserved communities receive the quality oral health care they need, and attend class.

University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Oral Biology researchers have received six grants from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling $6.6 million to study…

Because oral health professionals are prone to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), effective ergonomic interventions are needed to prevent work-related MSDs.

Parents can help protect their child’s teeth from caries by practicing healthy oral hygiene habits at home.

A lawsuit is pending against a Florida dental hygienist who is being sued by her former employer for claiming the practice was involved in financial wrongdoing on Facebook. Here, Dimensions’ expert on ethics and risk management, Michele…

Compared to the general population, older adults with only 10 to 19 teeth are more likely to be at risk for impaired oral health and malnutrition, which may adversely affect quality of life.

Before tucking into those mashed potatoes and pie this week, consider swapping out caries-friendly foods for healthier options.

Individuals who take medication for high blood pressure should consider placing oral health at the top of their priority list, according to a recent study that found patients with healthier mouths experienced better outcomes in therapies…

As some of the first clinical signs of diabetes occur in the oral cavity, clinicians must be vigilant when performing dental examinations.

Promoting overall health has fueled Firefighter Lisa Evans, RDH, BA, EMT, throughout her 16-year dental hygiene career, as she opted to build on that passion by transitioning from hygienist to nationally certified call/volunteer…