Evaluating the Microbial Population of Smokeless Tobacco Approximately 8 million Americans use smokeless tobacco products, regardless of their deleterious health effects, which include increased risk of both oral cancer and periodontal…

New Periodontitis Treatment Under Investigation The Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine and Traverse Biosciences are partnering to evaluate the preclinical safety and effectiveness of the drug TRB N0224 in the treatment of…

The midlevel practitioner model continues to gain momentum as more states consider the addition of new dental providers

Young Dental launches Wrigley's Orbit® flavored Prophy Paste and Gum packs for dental professionals. This first of its kind product lets patients experience the signature flavors of Orbit gum both during and after dental appointments. Each…

With vulnerable populations still facing significant barriers to care, innovative strategies for providing oral health services are poised to be part of the solution.

Many Americans go without professional oral health care services, but both public and private efforts are underway to change this.

With the registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, California remains ahead of the curve in expanding the roles of dental hygienists.

Integrating oral health care and incorporating dental professionals into the provision of medicine will improve patient outcomes.

The path to gaining expanded levels of practice may not be linear, but it is moving forward.

Dental accountable care organizations strive to improve patient experience and health outcomes while reducing costs.