Scientists are developing three-dimensional-printed bone grafts infused with inflammation-resolving molecules to regenerate bone faster and more effectively in patients with periodontitis. This bioengineering breakthrough could transform periodontal…
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The Alliance Sets Out to Empower the Profession
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A Kentucky Head Start Program Supports Oral Health but Suffers Due to Lack of…
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Happy National Tooth Fairy Day!
Twice per year—on August 22 and February 28—we celebrate the excitement of children losing their primary teeth with National Tooth Fairy Day. According to a poll conducted by Delta Dental, 79% of homes in the United States with children…
Dental Startup Receives Another Round of Funding
Venture capitalists recently invested $14.7 million into Flossy, a dental startup, bringing its total funding to more than $17 million. The company is hoping to address the high cost of both oral healthcare and dental insurance, improving…
Small Study Finds Probiotic Mouthrinse Improves Oral Health
A small study of 30 children found that mouthrinses containing probiotics can help limit plaque accumulation. The study included a group that used the probiotic mouthrinse once daily and a group that used a fluoride rinse once daily. No…
Pain Relief Following Tooth Extractions Need Not Include Opioids
According to new research published in JAMA Network Open, effective alternatives to opioids are available for patients recovering from tooth extraction procedures. The study included a group of adults who had dental extractions performed at…
Get Ready for Office Manager Appreciation Month
September is Office Manager Appreciation Month—a celebration officially recognized by the American Association of Dental Office Management to acknowledge the countless contributions of these tireless professionals. The month-long event…
Elevate Introduces Allday Dry Mouth Gel
Allday Dry Mouth Gel is the newest addition to the Elevate Oral Care (877-866-9113; elevateoralcare.com) oral moisturizing product line. Allday Gel combats dry mouth differently than any other moisturizing oral product. Its patented formula…
After Pandemic Failures, the CDC to Be Reorganized
Citing the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) slow and confusing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, CDC director, announced a significant overhaul of the agency. The news comes after…
Study Investigates Impact of Floss and Interdental Brushes on Periodontitis
New research conducted in Korea looks at the effects of flossing and interdental brush use on the prevention of periodontitis. With more than 11,600 subjects, the study included individuals ages 19 and older, some of whom had 20 or more…
COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection Moves From Private Company to CDC
Accurately reporting how many patients were hospitalized due to COVID-19 was paramount to understanding the level of spread in a community. At the start of the pandemic, this data collection was outsourced to a private company, TeleTracking…
US Public Health Service Chief Dental Officer to Retire
Timothy L. Ricks, DMD, MPH, FICD, who has served as the United States Public Health Service Chief Dental Officer for the past 4 years, will retire at the end of August. Ricks oversaw the updated version of the Surgeon General’s Report on…
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