The use of mouthrinses can benefit patients’ oral health in a variety of ways—from reducing caries risk to supporting periodontal health. Read on to see how much you know about this important part of an effective self-care regimen.

Caring for anxious patients is not without its challenges, as clinicians must practice various strategies to make the appointment as stress-free as possible.

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.