Periodontal Disease Bacteria May Incite Tumor Growth Researchers from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland have found that two bacteria implicated in periodontal diseases may incite the growth of lesions tumors caused by Kaposi…

Study Connects Mother's and Child's Oral Mircoflora The bond between mother and child is strong indeed, with this connection beginning during pregnancy and developing throughout a child's lifetime. Tender moments shared, however, may…

Dental Biofilm Remains Much The Same as 1,000 Years Ago Modern hygiene and dental health practices have significantly improved the oral health status of humankind. Yet despite these advances, Christina Warinner, PhD, of the University of…

ADA Foundation and Young Dental Announce New "Young Dental Hygiene Scholarships" Application deadline March 14 Chicago, Feb. 19, 2014 – The ADA Foundation and Young Dental today announced two new Young Dental Hygiene Scholarships…

Evidence Based Dentistry Faculty Award Established CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2014 — The American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) have established the Evidence Based Dentistry Faculty Award to…

Screenings by Dentists for most common chronic medical diseases could save the U.S. Millions Screenings by dentists for the most common chronic medical diseases could save the American health care system as much as $102.6 million annually,…

Call for Abstracts Research Oral and Poster Sessions 3rd North American Global Dental Hygiene Research Conference October 16 October 19, 2014 — We invite you to submit an abstract for presentation during the upcoming 3rd North American…

ADA panel issues recommendations on topical fluoride and caries prevention Dr. Noor Obaisi of Chicago to be honored for research CHICAGO, Feb. 13, 2014 — The American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs has named Noor…

Crosstex International Launches Infection Control Helpline 1 8558 STERILE Crosstex International, Inc., February 14, 2014 — a recognized leader in infection prevention and control products and services, is proud to announce the launch of…

Dental Assistants Encouraged to Volunteer for Dental Assistants Recognition Week, March 2 8, 2014 CHICAGO, Feb. 4, 2014 — Dental offices throughout the United States and Canada will observe Dental Assistants Recognition Week March 2 to 8.…