Over the past 25 years, it has become apparent that oral infections/inflammation processes are associated with systemic diseases or pathologic conditions, but clear-cut causative mechanisms have not yet been established.

When asked to assign grades to the status of their children’s oral health as a part of the Children's Oral Health Survey, parents are not handing out high marks

Once an individual is infected with HIV, the amount of the virus in the blood can be measured and is reported as viral load.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has announced that a new study will appear in the July issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association, "Pediatric Dental Workforce in 2016 and Beyond."

University of Michigan researchers have developed a technology to help clinicians map patient pain in real-time via the use of special augmented reality glasses.

In collaboration with a team from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Fontinos Panagakos, DMD, PhD, associate dean of research at West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry in Morgantown, is studying…

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has installed Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, associate director of Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin and a Dimensions of Dental Hygiene contributor, as the organization’s 2019–2020 president

Poorly managed dental unit waterlines can have deadly consequences for patients. Read on for tips on how you can ensure the safety of the water in your office.

Here is the latest roundup of tips on why you should be on Instagram, and how to step up your game on this evolving platform.

Broaching the subject of childhood obesity with a patient can be difficult as it is a sensitive topic. Because oral health professionals are in a unique position to provide patients with screening and education on this issue, having a firm…