Despite decades of evidence and advocacy, dentists are losing ground to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-fluoride campaign. As Republican-led states ban water fluoridation, the dental profession’s response has lacked the urgency and coordination needed…
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New Evidence Links Declining Oral Function to Lifestyle-Related Diseases
A new study from Japan has revealed significant associations between impaired oral function and abnormal blood test results related…
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Elevating Dental Hygiene Through Research and Advanced Academic Pathways
Despite over a century of progress, dental hygiene still lacks the research infrastructure and doctoral pathways needed to fully…
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Recipients of the 2024 William J. Gies Awards Are Announced
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Simulation Workshop Ensures Future Dentists Are Prepared to Treat Older Adults
As people age, natural wear and biological changes affect the dentition and oral cavity, including slower cell renewal, thinner connective tissue, and reduced bone density. Gingiva may recede, exposing tooth roots and increasing caries…
The Number of Women Dentists Grows Exponentially
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Study Investigates Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of P. Gingivalis
A new study out of Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia evaluated the antibiotic resistance patterns of Porphyromonas gingivalis, a major pathogen in periodontal disease. The research highlighted several key findings.…
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A study conducted at the University of Gothenburg found that individuals who undergo surgical treatment for severe obesity face an increased risk of dental caries and a decline in oral health. The research aimed to assess the oral health of…
Optimizing Gingival Graft Healing
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Pennsylvania Considers Adding Dental Care Back Into Medicaid Program
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Oral Health Is Key to Endangered Wolves’ Survival
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VCU Receives Grant to Encourage New Generation of Dental Educators
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry in Richmond has secured a $970,000 grant from the United States Health Resources and Services Administration for the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP). This 5-year…
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