Modifying risk factors, facilitating decisions about the use of antibiotics, and recommending appropriate oral hygiene measures are the keys to successful treatment.

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has granted scientists from the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles $12.5 million to continue the development and expansion of FaceBase into its third…

Hypersensitivity in the orthodontic patient can be broadly categorized into two types: hard tissue hypersensitivity, commonly known as dentinal hypersensitivity, and soft tissue hypersensitivity, which is mainly caused by allergies to…

Host modulation adjunctive therapy is a treatment that potentially reduces tissue destruction by modifying host response factors.

Caregivers say it's easier to get children to do chores than brush and floss.

Swimming is a popular sport in the United States. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, swimming is the fifth most popular form of exercise.

Crest has expanded its line of gum health-focused toothpastes with the latest innovation, Crest Gum and Sensitivity, which targets the gum line to provide clinically healthier gums and fast sensitivity relief.

A two-part study from the University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry in Vancouver, Canada, indicates individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) encounter difficulties accessing much-needed oral health care.

Aged garlic extract (AGE) may play a role in the treatment of gingivitis, according to researchers at Jerusalem Hebrew University’s Hadassah School of Dental Medicine in Israel.

Air polishing as a device to remove extrinsic stain and dental plaque biofilm from the teeth first became available in 1976.