Alcohol Consumption, Smoking Linked to Periodontitis Over the past decade, conflicting results have been found on an association between alcohol use and periodontitis. A study, published in the February issue of the Journal of Clinical…

CDC Releases Update on HPV Related Cancers The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a new report on the incidence of human papilloma virus (HPV) associated cancers in the United States. The report "Human…

IADR AADR Propose New Classification of Early Childhood Caries Fresh off the heels of two studies published by the International and American Associations for Dental Research on childhood dental caries, the alliance is recommending that…

Study Examines Benefits of Fish Oil for Treatment of Periodontitis Can fish oil be used in the treatment of periodontitis? A recent qualitative study conducted at the University of South Australia in collaboration with the University of…

New Study Examines Tooth Destruction by Energy Drink Consumption The acid in energy drinks demineralizes teeth, and researchers have the science to prove it. As published in the May June issue of General Dentistry, irreversible damage to…

Dimensions Wins Coveted Award In late April, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene was honored with a Maggie from the Western Publishing Association (WPA) in the Best Supplement, Trade and Consumer category for Dimensions Digest Dental Biofilms in…

OSAP Announces Leadership Changes      ANNAPOLIS, MD — Dominick DePaola DDS PhD has joined the Foundation Board of Directors of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP). Dr. DePaola has a distinguished career in oral…

Current Scientific Evidence Does Not Establish Cause and Effect Relationship Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease or Stroke CHICAGO, April 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) The American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs agrees…

Dr. Nadeem Y. Karimbux Named Editor of the Journal of Dental Education WASHINGTON, April 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) The Board of Directors of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) has named Nadeem Y. Karimbux, D.M.D., M.M.Sc.,…

American Dental Association Encourages Wearing Mouthguards During Recreational Activities April is National Facial Protection Month CHICAGO, April 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Warm weather brings thoughts of long bike rides, rollerblading and…