Although caries risk assessments evaluate an individual’s caries experience, they tend not to assess the individual’s family history of caries to determine if heritability is contributing to the disease.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry has been awarded a seven-year, $22.4 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) to continue leading the National Practice-Based…

Obstructive sleep apnea is a medical condition receiving escalated attention due to its associated dangers that range from systemic diseases to fatigue-related accidents.

Transmucosal delivery offers several advantages over conventional oral drug delivery, such as avoiding harsh acids and enzymes encountered during digestion.

Delta Dental has launched the new Delta Dental Institute, an organization committed to spotlighting the importance of oral health.

Oral health professionals in Ontario, Canada are detecting more cases of oral cancer and pre-cancer than ever before, according to an 11-year study led by University of Toronto researchers.

A new study has found US dentists are more likely to prescribe opioids than their British counterparts. According to researchers, American dentists wrote 37 times as many opioid prescriptions as British dentists in 2016—1.4 million vs…

Children who experience trauma early in life may be at greater risk for tooth loss later in life, according to a University of Michigan (U-M) study.

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is exited to announce the launch of a new Brand Ambassador Program that positions clinicians, educators, and leaders in the profession to serve as the voice of Dimensions.

The National Institutes of Health has selected 50 students for the 2019-2020 Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP).