In U.S. adults, higher decayed, missing, or filled teeth (DMFT) scores and untreated caries may be associated with worse self-reported overall health, according to a study recently published in ...

A recent fascinating yet melancholy archeological discovery in Germany has uncovered ornately arranged drilled canine teeth that were likely used to adorn infant carriers, according to the State ...

Kimber Cobb, the new executive director of the American Association of Dental Boards, discusses the progress of the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact and its implications for ...

A couple was arrested after a dental chair, instruments, and drugs were found at an apartment where they were allegedly operating a fraudulent dental practice.

A patient filed a lawsuit against a dental practice in Missouri after a dental file was allegedly dropped down his throat during a root canal, according to a story published on July 15 in the Kansas ...

Research recently published in the Journal of Dentistry reports that a low-fluoride gel with this compound may promote greater enamel remineralization than a traditional, more concentrated gel.

American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) President Erin Haley-Hitz has publicly opposed Nevada Senate Bill 495, claiming it sidesteps necessary education and accreditation. If the bill is passed ...

The attorney general in Texas has launched investigations into Colgate-Palmolive and Procter & Gamble for illegally marketing fluoride toothpaste to parents and children in ways that are “misleading, ...

Ormco Spark aligner system. Images courtesy of Ormco Corporation. Orthodontic technology manufacturer Ormco has launched Spark retainers and the BiteSync Class II Corrector in the U.S. The retainers ...

Young Specialties has launched ClearDefense silver fluoride, designed to block dentin tubules to relieve sensitivity and reduce the risk of tooth discoloration.

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has raised concerns over staff cuts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warning that they threaten oral health programs ...

Understanding the distinction between diagnostic tests and wellness-focused saliva tests is important for proper coding, and Estela Vargas, CRDH, is here to help you understand the latest changes that ...