A New York University study found that older adults with few social connections have more missing teeth and lose teeth at a faster rate than those with a variety of social connections and regular contact with others. Due to the global…
In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, Crest + Oral-B is calling for nominations of oral health professionals who are dedicated to improving the oral health of vulnerable children in their communities. Beginning…
ProphyPaste HAp from Directa (800-537-8765; directausa.com) is a new addition to the company’s ProphyCare lineup. ProphyPaste HAp has a unique composition that includes hydroxyapatite to effectively block open dentinal tubules on exposed…
Julia Hippisley-Cox, MB, ChB, MD, FRCP, DRCOG, FRCGP, a professor at Oxford University in Oxford, England, has created QCovid®, a living risk calculator to assess the risk among vaccinated individuals for serious illness or death due to…
In underserved communities across the United States, many families don’t have enough information about what causes dental disease or how they can prevent tooth decay. America’s ToothFairy helps improve the lives of children by preventing…
