Tips for Tots' Teeth February Is National Children's Dental Health Month Chicago, January 30 — More than 16 million children in the U.S. suffer from dental decay, and research shows that many parents lack basic information about their…

Germs Spread Fast at Work, Study Finds When someone comes to work sick, about half of the commonly touched surfaces in the office will become infected with the virus by lunchtime, according to a new study at the UA. UNIVERSITY

UA Explores Promoting Teen Health Via Text Message A study of 177 teenagers looks at whether teens are open to receiving text messages about health and what kind of information those messages should contain. UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, January…

Accuracy of technology for placing implants tested against cadaver measurements Bay Area Sleep Apnea Center is first and only clinic in the Bay Area with accreditation Journal of Oral Implantology – Implant dentistry is now a common…

Periodontal Health Linked to Erectile Dysfunction Periodontal Health Linked to Erectile Dysfunction A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine suggests that periodontal diseases may be associated with erectile dysfunction (ED).…

Pediatric Sealants Underutilized in Many States Pediatric Sealants Underutilized in Many States A report compiled by the Pew Center on the States finds that most states are doing a poor job of preventing dental caries and reducing health…

Coffee May Lower Risk of Oral Cancer Mortality Coffee May Lower Risk of Oral Cancer Mortality Results from a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggest that coffee consumption might lower the risk of death from oral

Radiography Examination Guidelines Updated Radiography Examination Guidelines Updated The American Dental Association (ADA) has updated its recommendations for the use of dental radiographic exams. Produced in collaboration with the…

Dr. Morell, Boston Dental Community leader to become HDA President Washington, DC, January 13, 2013 — The Board of Trustees of the Hispanic Dental Association announced today the selection of Dr. Maritza Morell as its 2013 Board President.…

Jaffe Headlines 2013 OSAP Symposium ANNAPOLIS, MD, January 8, 2013 — Dr. Harold Jaffe, Associate Director for Science, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and one of the world's leading authorities on HIV AIDS, will headline the…