The American Dental Association’s first major sedation and anesthesia update in nearly a decade introduces stricter safety protocols, clearer documentation standards, and new expectations for training.

Once considered eliminated in the United States, measles is resurging due to declining vaccination rates, placing oral health professionals on the front lines of early detection and prevention.

Two-day event in Broomfield, Colorado, brings dental, medical and behavioral health professionals together for hands-on collaboration

Six winners have been selected across six categories: Public Health, Full Time Clinician, New RDH, Research, Academia and Entrepreneur - including three US winners The World Dental Hygienist Awards ceremony will be held at the 2026…

With a pivotal vote days away, AB 1952 has sparked a major divide between CDA and CDHA, raising urgent questions about workforce shortages, professional standards, and the future of dental care in California.

A landmark long-term study confirms fluoridated water is safe for brain health, yet geopolitical disruptions are now putting access to this critical public health tool at risk.

State funding will create dedicated space for pediatric and adolescent care and improve access for people with disabilities across the lifespan

Victor, NY, April 10, 2026 — The Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) today announced the official launch of the ASTDD Foundation, Inc., a philanthropic 501(c)(3) organization created to expand support for public…

A devastating case highlights the clinical, ethical, and emotional risks of dental tourism, and why oral health professionals must lead the conversation.

Once a national model for access to care, Chicago’s in-school dental program is losing providers fast amid mounting concerns over oversight, reimbursement, and clinical autonomy.