Access to care is a significant problem in the United States, particularly among communities of color.

The adoption of midlevel practitioner models helps American Indian/Alaskan Native communities lead the way in improving oral health.

Dental hygienists at Northwest Colorado Health practice at the top of their license while working in a primary care setting.

Oral health professionals well versed in access-to-care health policy can serve as important advocates for at-risk populations.

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Saliva Offers Glimpse into Evolution A recent study published in Scientific Reports examined the saliva of humans, gorillas, orangutans, macaques, and African green monkeys for insights into evolution. The research focused on the gene MUC7,…

Kellogg Supports Minority Dental Professional Initiative The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) has pledged to increase the number of minority oral health professionals with the hopes of improving access to care among the United States’ most…

Penn Team Uses Nanoparticles to Break Up Biofilm Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) in Philadelphia have developed a novel approach to removing plaque buildup and biofilm in the oral cavity. While other approaches have…

NYU, Univision Team Up to Promote Oral Health New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry and Univision Communications Inc announced their partnership to promote oral health among Hispanic Americans, beginning September 1. The…

Interleukin Genetics Provides New Evidence for Role of IL 1 Genetic Variations in Determining Impact of Obesity on Chronic Inflammatory Diseases WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 23, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (OTCQB ILIU) a life…