The endangered red wolf, a unique species native only to the United States, is making a slow but hopeful comeback, thanks to a carefully managed breeding and reintroduction program that includes special attention to the wolves’ dental…

The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry in Richmond has secured a $970,000 grant from the United States Health Resources and Services Administration for the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP). This 5-year…

Nu-Bird Design & Manufacturing, Maple Valley, Washington, has introduced the Banchi, an ergonomic high-volume evacuation (HVE) mirror that comes with the on/off valve integrated into the handle. Clinicians now can enjoy easier airflow…

The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Forsyth Institute have joined forces to create the ADA Forsyth Institute, a pioneering organization dedicated to advancing oral health through scientific innovation and research. This…

Mary Lou Nicoletti, CDA, RDH, MS, shares how the Dental Hygiene Program at Eastern International College responded to student needs by pivoting to a baccalaureate program.

Discoveries may serve as a launch pad for new treatments.

Trick-or-treating and candy harvesting are all part of the traditional fun of Halloween but what can parents do when that pile of candy starts to rival Mt. Everest?

After an illustrious 43-year career at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Terri Tilliss, RDH, MS, MA, PhD, has retired and reflected on her remarkable journey. She initially joined the school as a part-time faculty…

This technique can be highly effective and need not cause unnecessary pain to the patient.

A recent study published in Cureus conducted a literature review that evaluated bacterial colonization on dental implants following the use of different hygiene instruments. The study considered a total of 19 articles published between 2012…