The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) has provided the University of Florida College of Dentistry with a $1.2 million grant to continue the collaborative mission of improving the oral health of underserved children in…

Although there have not been any cases of COVID-19 passing from domestic animals—such as cats and dogs—to people, our furry friends can contract the virus. A new study looked at the susceptibility of dogs and cats to SARS-CoV-2, which is a…

This information is from the article Standards for Patient Scheduling by Michele Carr, RDH, MA and Rachel Kearney, RDH, MS. To read the article, click here.

Dentists report treating more patients with stress-related oral health problems now than before the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to poll results compiled by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute during the week of…

Leaders from across the dental industry have announced the formation of the Dental AI Council (DAIC), an organization devoted to helping define the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry. The 15 founding members represent all…

These small but mighty lozenges are the ultimate fighters in advanced oral care to provide your mouth with the good bacteria needed to help fight infections, tackle gum issues and stop tooth decay (among many other benefits!). A…

This information is from the article Periodontal Charting by Timothy J. Hempton, DDS. To read the article, click here.

A mass testing approach using saliva samples to detect COVID-19 in people who are asymptomatic has been introduced by researchers in Japan. This approach is key to managing a possible second wave of COVID-19 as the weather changes and…

Patent covers the design and use of Solmetex Amalgam a Collection Containers

Although dental hygiene is a young profession comparatively speaking, the number of dental hygienists has grown significantly in recent years in correlation with the increase in the number of dental hygiene schools. The United States Bureau…