With the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noting community water fluoridation as one of the top 10 greatest public health achievements in the 20th century, many regions would like to offer this caries-reducing…

With rising inflation, it’s no wonder Americans are looking for a good deal on everything, including dental care. Unfortunately, nefarious scammers are ready to take advantage of bargain hunters. The Better Business Bureau is warning…

While California’s 2022-2023 state budget remains under negotiation, it currently includes significant investment in dental workforce training, preventive care for children, and improving access to care for patients with special needs. The…

A study that investigated the impact of oral vitamin D supplementation on the remineralization of teeth found that maintaining adequate levels of this important nutrient improved surface microhardness and mineral content, effectively…

ToothShower (610-506-5941; toothshower.com) is an innovative oral home-care appliance that provides water flossing, toothbrushing and gum massaging while in the shower. The design goal was to provide a means for your patients to be more…

The Journal of Dental Education (JDE), in partnership with three other dental journals, recently addressed the 2021 report “Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges,” with a call to update the curriculum and delivery model of oral…

Jennifer L. Prince, EdD, began her career as a military dental hygienist, which led to a professional path in mental health where she is helping to prevent suicide among service members.

Thanks to a substantial donation, students in the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Programs will continue to benefit from career preparation courses.

Researchers use 3D-printed blood vessels to investigate the effects of fluid flow on tissues.

The Journal of the American Dental Association published an overview of key points outlined in the longer, more in-depth report: “Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges,” produced by the National Institute of Dental and…