Teresa O’Daniel BSDH, MS, RDH, is helping bring preventive oral healthcare to some of Tennessee’s most underserved communities while inspiring the next generation of dental hygienists to do the same.

While clindamycin remains a familiar option in dental prescribing, emerging data and patient outcomes underscore a critical need for antibiotic stewardship and clearer patient communication around the risk of C. difficile infection.

Join leading periodontist Brett Weatherington, DDS, for an evidence-driven deep dive into modern periodontal classification and treatment strategies that translate directly into sharper diagnostics and stronger patient outcomes.

A JAMA Network Open study reveals a paradox in school-based oral health programs: the very children most likely to benefit are often the least likely to enroll, exposing how fragile consent systems, communication gaps, and caregiver…

CHARLOTTE, NC (May 26, 2026) — America’s ToothFairy is inviting dental professionals, educators and community organizations to take part in its annual Share Your Smile campaign throughout the month of June in recognition of Oral Health…

From loupes and LED headlights to microscopes and periodontal endoscopes, modern visualization tools are helping clinicians see more, work more precisely, and protect their musculoskeletal health.

Using techniques and materials familiar to oral health professionals, a multidisciplinary team restored function and quality of life for a young green aracari with a custom-made prosthetic beak.

Clinical portfolio for the brand shows TheraBreath™ Healthy Gums Toothpaste significantly outperforms Crest Regular across gingival inflammation, plaque prevention, bleeding reduction, and malodor control

At Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO, periodontist Adam E. Saltz, DMD, MS, MPH, breaks down how to diagnose and manage soft tissue deformities to improve long-term stability and clinical predictability.

The American Dental Association and a coalition of health organizations are warning that weaker Food and Drug Administration oversight of flavored vaping products could increase youth nicotine addiction and expand access to high-risk…