Dental hygienists should learn to recognize the common signs and symptoms associated with musculoskeletal disorders. Better awareness of these problems and their treatments may result in improved long-term outcomes. Read on to test your…

With the help of a grant from the Florida Blue Foundation, two University of Florida (UF) colleges will collaborate on a project to improve health care for underserved populations while providing valuable learning opportunities for…

Progress in reducing exposure to secondhand smoke among U.S. nonsmokers has stalled in recent years, despite longstanding declines over the past three decades.

Fluoride counteracts dental caries by enhancing the uptake of minerals, incorporating into the crystal structure of enamel to increase resistance to acid attack, and disrupting cariogenic bacterial activity. High-concentration delivery…

Congress has passed the bipartisan legislation Action for Dental Health Act, which will help improve access to oral health services for underserved communities.

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has welcomed its newest NIDCR Director’s Postdoctoral Fellowship to Enhance Diversity in Dental, Oral and Craniofacial research, biochemist Jason Collins, PhD.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) are soliciting stakeholder input on the new Surgeon General’s report on oral health

Researchers from the University of Sheffield in England examined the impact of a guideline change in prescribing antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) to prevent infective endocarditis in patients prior to undergoing invasive dental procedures.

The New Haven Public Schools district in Connecticut may have landed on a solution to ensuring kids in underserved communities receive the quality oral health care they need, and attend class.

Dental professionals are instrumental in the prevention and management of periodontal disease. Superior knowledge on this multifactorial disease will help clinicians create individualized treatment plans. How much do you know about managing…