An analysis of the oral microbiome of human remains from prehistoric populations living in Italy lends further evidence of the evolutionary shift from a hunter/gatherer existence to an agricultural lifestyle and cariogenic diet. As reported…

Researchers at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry have developed a simple score to describe the level of cytokines found in saliva, and they assert this score corresponds to the severity of periodontal inflammation. While more…

Despite advances in the biocompatibility and esthetics of modern restorative materials, direct composites do not always bond well to the surrounding tooth structure. In these cases, microleakage of fluids and bacterial acids can lead to…

Health practitioners, educators, and leaders from across the country gathered in January at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry for the “Dentistry as Participant and Casualty of Racism and Bias in Medicine:…

February marks the annual focus on kids’ oral health, and this February is no different! Dimensions has a plethora of editorial focusing on our littlest patients. In particular, you won’t want to miss Tips to Effectively Educate Caregivers…

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. While some HPV strains can cause cervical and other cancers, including…

A new “Global Oral Health Status Report” published by the World Health Organization (WHO) provides the first-ever comprehensive picture of oral disease burden, with data profiles for 194 countries that offer key markers of oral health that…

Directa Dental (203-491-2273; directadental.com) is proud to announce it has reached an agreement for the acquisition of the Ceramir product line from Doxa Dental. These products will be included in Directa’s lineup immediately. The…

W&H is expanding its hygiene portfolio with the addition of a new Lexa Plus Class B sterilizer and Assistina One single port maintenance device

In a collaborative effort, the NASA team from the University of Pittsburg School of Dental Medicine’s INTINILAB is working with a biomedical startup to study the effects of lack of gravity on skeletal stem cells. In experiments conducted…