New evidence presented at ESCMID Global 2026 reveals that structured oral hygiene programs dramatically reduce nonventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia risk.

From chlorhexidine to essential oils, understanding how mouthrinses target biofilm can help you personalize care and improve patient outcomes.

With rising burnout among oral health professionals, a new perspective on anxiety may offer a path toward resilience, balance, and long-term wellbeing.

The American Dental Association’s first major sedation and anesthesia update in nearly a decade introduces stricter safety protocols, clearer documentation standards, and new expectations for training.

Once considered eliminated in the United States, measles is resurging due to declining vaccination rates, placing oral health professionals on the front lines of early detection and prevention.

Two-day event in Broomfield, Colorado, brings dental, medical and behavioral health professionals together for hands-on collaboration

Six winners have been selected across six categories: Public Health, Full Time Clinician, New RDH, Research, Academia and Entrepreneur - including three US winners The World Dental Hygienist Awards ceremony will be held at the 2026…

With a pivotal vote days away, AB 1952 has sparked a major divide between CDA and CDHA, raising urgent questions about workforce shortages, professional standards, and the future of dental care in California.

A landmark long-term study confirms fluoridated water is safe for brain health, yet geopolitical disruptions are now putting access to this critical public health tool at risk.

State funding will create dedicated space for pediatric and adolescent care and improve access for people with disabilities across the lifespan