The American Dental Association (ADA) is pleased that Senator Steve Daines (R-Montana), introduced S. 3782, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act.

Pew Charitable Trusts reports efforts are being made at the federal level to improve Americans’ access to oral care. 

Joan Z. Steinbrenner, RDH, vice chairman of the New York Yankees and wife of the team’s late owner George Steinbrenner, has died.

The Michigan Legislature has authorized the creation of dental therapists.

A study by the National Institutes of Health and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia suggests a substrate of T cells may contribute to the inflammation and bone loss associated with periodontitis.

Northeast Colorado Health Department representatives are helping kids get healthy through its new Healthy Schools program, which includes oral health services.

When deciding whether to undergo a medical or dental procedure, patients tend to overestimate the benefits and underestimate the risks associated with treatment, exposing themselves to circumstances that could be detrimental to their…

Kirpa Sudick, RDH, from Whittier, California, will be judging “The Bachelor’s” Colton Underwood on more than his looks this season as she shared her deal breaker: not flossing.

The use of mouthrinses can benefit patients’ oral health in a variety of ways—from reducing caries risk to supporting periodontal health. Read on to see how much you know about this important part of an effective self-care regimen.

Caring for anxious patients is not without its challenges, as clinicians must practice various strategies to make the appointment as stress-free as possible.