Patients who switched to a plant-based, whole food diet experienced a reduction in gingivitis, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

A variety of interventions are available to help dental hygienists reduce their risk of work-related injury.

The CDHP has published “Medicaid Dental Guidance to States: An Opportunity to Aim for Equity” to provide direction on how state agencies can improve equity in children’s dental care.

The DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement and the Central Oregon Health Council have launched a 2-year pilot of Medical Oral Expanded Care (MORE Care), a DentaQuest Partnership initiative, in Central Oregon.

Dental caries is the most common chronic disease affecting humans and results in significant costs to manage oral health.

Orascoptic, the leader in superior magnification and illumination solutions for dental and medical professionals, offers customers the best clarity 2.5 power optics among top loupe manufacturers.

To help raise awareness about oral and oropharyngeal cancer, several organizations are highlighting the early signs and symptoms to watch for during Oral Cancer Awareness Month.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has developed a policy regarding the use of dental lasers for pediatric patients.

Frequent flossing and going to the dentist may be linked to lower risk of oral cancer, according to findings presented at a March 31 American Association for Cancer (AACR) annual meeting.

Mitigation and preparedness efforts both aim to prevent loss of life and property damage by reducing the impact of a disaster; however, mitigation includes analyzing, reducing, and insuring against risk.