Patients experiencing newly diagnosed chronic musculoskeletal pain are prescribed opioids more often than other nonpharmacologic approaches during their first physician visit a new National Institutes of Health (NIH) study reports.

Root coverage surgery is usually used in lieu of restorative cervical bonding of teeth with noncarious cervical lesions and shallow cervical caries. When a tooth needs root coverage and restorative treatment, restorative procedures should…

Parents and caregivers can help promote the benefits of ideal oral health to children during National Children’s Dental Health Month, which kicks off February 1.

Caries remains a significant problem for both children and adults. But minimally invasive tactics offer a fresh approach to fighting this transmissible disease.

Dental hygiene icon foresees a continuing upward trajectory for the profession.

Links between oral health and systemic health are indisputable. In periodontal inflammation, dental hygienists may find indication of autoimmune disorders such as psoriasis—and vice versa.

New data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals more than 15% of adults across all states and territories are physically inactive.

Smoking is a global and national health problem and is one of the most significant health risks that impacts all age groups. Much research has been conducted on the association between dental caries and smoking. A growing number of studies…

The demand for whiter teeth has spurred the development of many innovations in professional oral health care technologies, as well as in over-the-counter (OTC) products. Discoloration can present in various ways, and, depending on the…

Digital technology plays an influential role in the delivery of oral health care, and treatment is evolving rapidly as a result of ongoing advances. Digital radiology and photography, for example, help improve diagnostic capabilities and…