A recently published Cochrane Review found insufficient evidence to support the idea that school-based dental screenings lead to children seeking professional dental care. The authors analyzed studies from the United Kingdom, India, United…

From furthering the dental hygiene scope of practice to owning her own dental lab, Lori Hendrick, MS, CDA, CDT, RDH, PhD, is a true innovator.

Alzheimer disease is a particularly cruel form of dementia. Now researchers are gaining insights into how periodontal diseases likely factor into its development.

As we age, the risk for numerous health problems goes up. That includes oral health.

The ClearClub custom mouth guard was designed with your optimal protection and comfort in mind. Day and night, our customers feel confident about obtaining our custom mouthguards because of their high quality and competitive price. One…

With more than 70% of Nevada residents living in healthcare provider shortage areas, the state is mobilized to make some changes, at least when it comes to dental care. The United States Health Resources and Services Administration just…

Severe cases of hepatitis—some with outcomes as significant as death—started popping up this spring, puzzling researchers. More than 1,000 pediatric patients have been impacted throughout 35 countries. Scientists may now have an answer—a…

Philips (PhilipsOralHealthcare.com) has unveiled its Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser, an interdental cleaning aid that provides a simple and effective way to remove up to 99.9% of plaque and improve gingival health. The device was developed…

The latest United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 tracker notes that the level of COVID-19 transmission is “medium” or “high” in more than 75% of US counties. The number of cases, hospitalizations, and…

We may be acting like COVID-19 is a bitter memory; however, the pandemic still carries on as the latest variant Omicron BA.5 quickly spreads across the United States. Public health officials in Los Angeles are considering reinstituting an…