Receiving oral health care before undergoing major cancer surgery may reduce a patient’s risk of complications, according to a Japanese retrospective cohort study.

A study led by the American Physiological Society reports routine oral care to treat periodontitis may help reduce inflammation and toxins in patients with liver cirrhosis.

The misuse of opioids—both legal and illegal—is a significant public health problem in the US. How much do you know about the problem surrounding prescription opioids?

Individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease have significantly poorer health than their peers and evidence suggests inadequate oral hygiene practices as a major contributing factor.

The American Dental Association (ADA) commends Congress for passing legislation to help end this nation’s opioid epidemic.

The introduction of salivaomics, or salivary diagnostics, focuses on the biological molecules, or biomarkers, in saliva that may be able to detect disease. Test your knowledge about this valuable diagnostic technique.

Generational differences are evident in various areas of life, such as the workplace and parenting styles, but there is a similarity when it comes to how baby boomers, Gen X, and millennials approach oral health.

Oral Health America (OHA), Chicago, will honor Larry Coffee, DDS, founder of Dental Lifeline Network, with the Champion for Change Award.

The use of cordless handpieces may help you reduce your risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Test your knowledge about how to reduce muscle workload.

The introduction of computer-controlled local anesthesia delivery (CCLAD) has simplified pain management in the dental setting. Test your knowledge about this pain management technique.