Discoveries may serve as a launch pad for new treatments.

Trick-or-treating and candy harvesting are all part of the traditional fun of Halloween but what can parents do when that pile of candy starts to rival Mt. Everest?

Amy N. Smith, RDH, MS, MPH, PhD

For many, dental implants have become the next best thing to real teeth. But there’s still room for improvement, and a researcher at Penn Dental Medicine has received funding to work on just that.

New research is pinpointing just how dental caries works.

The new Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program is designed to improve access to dental care, generate job opportunities, and address workforce shortages.

Cutting-edge research may help pediatric patients.

It’s that time of year again when kids start heading back to school. But how prepared are they really?

Dental hygienist’s early detection saves young student from serious health condition.

Developing proper oral hygiene practices during infancy and early childhood is essential, and parental awareness and modeling are key to maintaining children’s dental health.