...this line of research could pave the way for host-modulating therapies that complement traditional periodontal care, particularly in patients who are older or medically compromised. Click here to read more....

A new peer-reviewed study in Marketing Science reveals that advertising for prescription smoking-cessation medications meaningfully decreases cigarette consumption, while ads for over-the-counter (OTC) nicotine replacement products may…

...next-generation glycolipid surfactant found in original Allday 5000 Toothpaste, providing a mild, comforting feel and a foaming experience comparable to leading over-the-counter toothpastes. Allday 5000 Sensitive contains more xylitol…

A fresh look at post-wisdom tooth extraction pain management confirms what oral health professionals have been hoping: over-the-counter (OTC) meds outperform opioids for everyone, not just some patients. A Rutgers...

...hygienists counter that the comparison is misleading. Local anesthesia requires not only motor skills but deep knowledge of head and neck anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology, subjects in which dental hygienists...

...the 2025 findings, just under half of United States adults report difficulty affording healthcare costs, and dental care is firmly part of that equation. Cost-related delays remain common. More than...

...liability for practices. Supporters of the legislation counter that OPAs are not intended to replace dental hygienists but to complement existing teams. By delegating routine preventive care, dentists and dental...

...state legislature is considering eliminating a community water fluoridation requirement for communities with more than 3,000 residents. Kentucky’s rural counties have severe shortages of oral health professionals with six…

Few developments in modern dentistry have sparked as much debate as the rise of corporate dental groups, and none loom larger than Heartland Dental. As reported by Forbes, the company...