Synthetic cannabinoids are man-made drugs manufactured to resemble the chemicals in marijuana plants. The chemicals are sprayed onto plant material, which is then smoked or converted into liquid to be vaped, similar to how marijuana is…

Henry Schein Inc has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Council on Disability (NCD) to seek improved access to care for Americans with disabilities in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Because ionizing radiation can cause biological health risks, oral health professionals must be knowledgeable about radiation safety standards. While the discussion regarding radiation exposure risk is often focused on the medical field,…

Researchers have taken aprepitant—a US Food and Drug Administration-approved drug that previously failed in clinical trials for pain—and repackaged it using a novel, nano-based technology to deliver the drug into specific compartments of…

The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced a new interim policy on vaping, calling for a total ban on vaping products that aren’t approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for tobacco cessation purposes.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, claiming about 2,200 deaths daily or one death every 40 seconds. Globally, CVDs accounted for more than 17 million deaths, representing over…

A statement from Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, MBA, DentaQuest chief impact officer.

Not all children with special health care needs are at high risk of caries, and prevention programs should be tailored to individual risk factors.

The United States Surgeon General refers to tobacco use as a pediatric disease because 90% of adult tobacco users start the habit before they turn 18. This is a concern because the current prevalence of tobacco use among young people…

Patients with psoriasis and poor oral health may experience more severe psoriasis symptoms than those with better oral health, according to dermatologists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.