Scientists have created a nanoparticle that might provide an alternative treatment that would help prevent caries, rather than treat lesions once they impact dentition.

With the release of two COVID-19 vaccinations—one from Pfizer and one from Moderna—right around the corner, some employers are considering requiring their employees to be immunized as soon as the vaccine is widely available. Employers are…

The American Dental Association (ADA) is urging the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to include oral health professionals in the first phase of COVID-19 vaccine distribution along with other healthcare…

The expansion of dental therapy continues across the nation as a solution to increasing access to care for underserved populations.

Current expansion possibilities can help grow the role of dental hygienists in dental practice and communities across the United States.

Washington State dental therapists practicing in tribal clinics implemented several effective strategies to support the oral health of the patients they serve.

As interest in dental therapy grows, developing and implementing appropriate education programs are key to success.

Variety is the common denominator in the professional life of this clinician.

What a strange year it has been. At its start, who would have guessed we’d see the rise of a global pandemic and its devastating effects on the American economy and the health of its people. But even in the darkest times, there are always…

This timeline demonstrates the progression of dental therapy from its beginnings in the tribal lands of Alaska to its current adoption or consideration in more than a dozen states. Results Alaska native communities with dental…