Nonprofit Needs Referring Dentists’ Help to Locate Kids in Need of Braces In partnership with the nonprofit, Smiles Change Lives, orthodontists across the U.S. and Canada currently have thousands of treatment spots open for kids in need of…
Oral Health America Receives Grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities® for Smiles Across America® CHICAGO, February 20, 2017 — Oral Health America (OHA) recently received an $841,399 grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) to…
Weighing the Effects of Obesity On Orthodontic Tooth Movement The effects of obesity on oral and systemic health are well understood. Obesity can be a contributing factor in periodontitis, diabetes, and perhaps even orthodontic tooth…
Students' Oral Health Improves in Sugar Restricted Environments In an attempt to improve the oral health status of children in a socioeconomically challenged area of South Auckland, New Zealand, researchers implemented a healthy food policy…
New Research Examines Factors That Control Oral Immune Responses According to a study published online in Immunity, barrier sites in the body—including the skin, oral cavity, and intestines—routinely host harmful substances and infectious…
Clinicians Warned of Toxic Substance in Teething Tablets While over the counter teething gels and teething tablets have been controversial due to the numbing action that can also numb the throat and, thus, hinder swallowing, the United…
While tobacco use continues to decline in adults, its prevalence is growing among young people, emphasizing the need for effective prevention and intervention strategies.
