Study Hopes to Identify Factors Driving Arizona Caries Epidemic Northern Arizona University (NAU) has received a $224,000 grant from the Arizona Biomedical Research Commission to help identify the biological factors behind the early…

Research Examines Etiology of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis Research from Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gotenburg in Sweden has identified a possible new etiology for recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), which traditionally is…

$1.6 Million Grant Supports Research Into the Oral Complications of HIV The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $1.6 million grant to Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland to study regulatory T cells (Tregs)…

Review Links Drug Use With Poor Oral Health The results of a systematic review and meta analysis indicate that individuals with substance use disorders are commonly associated with comorbid illnesses—including oral health conditions,…

Dr. Cindy Lyon Named New Associate Dean for Oral Health Education at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry  SAN FRANCISCO (May 15, 2017) – Following a national search, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni…

Dental Hygiene KOL Patti DiGangi, RDH Publishes the ROMA Manual on Dentistry   Part of the DentalCodeology Series, the New Book is a Light Hearted, Yet Deadly Serious Look at the Dental Profession   Addison, IL – May 09, 2017 – Patti

Vigilant Biosciences Announces Commencement of FDA Studies for OncAlert® Cancer Test FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 10, 2017 PRNewswire Vigilant Biosciences, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of solutions that aid in the early detection…

Oral Clefts Don’t Stop Children from Receiving Breast Milk    The Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Journal – Breast feeding is a common struggle for children born with a cleft palate. Because of this issue, it is important to differentiate between…

Young Innovations Announces Acquisition of American Eagle Instruments, Inc.  Algonquin, Illinois, USA May 3, 2017 – Young Innovations, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of dental supplies and equipment, today announced the…

Dean MacNeil Assumes National Leadership Role  In addition to his role as dean of the UConn School of Dental Medicine, Dr. R. Lamont “Monty” MacNeil has begun a one year term as chair elect of the American Dental Education Association’s