As the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to grow, disease control experts are reminding the public to practice good health habits—such as proper hand hygiene—to prevent the spread of this fast-moving…

The International Association for Dental Research and American Association for Dental Research have canceled their general session scheduled for March 18-21 in Washington, D.C., in light of the coronavirus disease outbreak.

Stefan Ruhl, DDS, PhD, professor of oral biology in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, was named the recipient of the 2020 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Distinguished Scientist Award in Salivary…

In 2016, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) updated its standards for clinical practice.

We’d like you to share your personal experience and advice with dental hygiene students on infection control standards.

Professional removal of biofilm is an integral aspect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy and the preventive services provided by oral health professionals.

A study in the March issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that antibiotics and opioids are frequently prescribed during emergency department visits for dental…

Today’s oral health professionals work with a variety of rapidly changing technologies during the delivery of patient care. Understanding how to manage technology in the dental setting requires knowledge and application of infection control…

Delta Dental has released new findings from its Original Tooth Fairy Poll® that show a 30-cent increase in the Tooth Fairy's average cash gift for a total of $4.03 per tooth.

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