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

New Report Seeks to Bolster Dental Sealant Programs in Schools  Although tooth decay is the most common chronic disease for children and teens, many kids are not receiving dental sealants — a proven form of prevention. Last fall, the…

Early Preventive Dental Visits May Result in More Long Term Care Ensuring that children receive their first dental visit following the eruption of their first tooth or by age 1 is a practice recommended by most dental organizations.…

EPA Rejects Request by Opponents of Water Fluoridation Programs A petition to stop community water fluoridation programs has been denied by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As part of efforts to prevent caries,…