Researchers at the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom have developed an oral cancer test called “point-of-care analysis for noninvasive diagnosis of oral cancer,” or PANDORA, that offers 92% efficacy in identifying oral squamous…

The federal public health emergency issued in response to the global pandemic expired on April 1. During the pandemic, states were barred from eliminating individuals from Medicaid coverage, but now they can review participants’ eligibility…

In an effort to improve the oral and systemic health of its youngest patients, NYC Health + Hospitals, a municipal healthcare system that serves 1 million residents of New York City, has added preventive dental hygiene services to pediatric…

The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has launched a new campaign geared toward consumers to encourage good oral health. The campaign features statistics on the poor state of oral health in the United States including…

On March 28, the American Dental Association (ADA) sent a letter to Congress requesting more support in providing dental care to United States veterans. The letter asked for $1.25 billion to fund VA Dentistry, which is $50 million higher…

Dentists serving low-income and underinsured patients via federally qualified health centers in Western North Carolina were frustrated by the need to refer many of their complex patients to other providers. The referral process and lengthy…

A thorough understanding of root resorption will help clinicians best advise their patients on treatment options.

With early detection and treatment, oral cancer is highly survivable. Unfortunately, many cases are diagnosed in late stages. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which highlights the importance of screening, especially at every dental…

The History Channel recently published an overview of oral hygiene tools throughout the ages and, surprisingly, many of them are easily recognizable today. While the toothbrush was invented in China at some point between 600 and 900 AD, the…

The STAT Madness Competition, which honors innovative research in science and medicine, chose a gel designed to fight periodontal diseases developed at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry as the winner of the top prize. The…