Saliva Can Be Used to Predict Excess Body Fat in Teenagers
2020-02-27
Researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) and the University of Campinas are using the level of uric acid in saliva to predict
adolescents
Coalition Aims to Eliminate HPV Cancers Via Vaccination
2019-12-12
The United Kingdom’s recent decision to vaccinate boys and girls against cancers including oral cancer related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) has inspired the formation
SSB Consumption Significantly Declines Among Children and Adolescents
2019-11-21
The percentage of children and adolescents consuming sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and the calories they consumed from these drinks declined significantly between 2003 and 2014, according
Pitt School of Dental Medicine Establishes Opioid-Free Treatment Guidelines
2019-11-15
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is the first in the nation to establish opioid-free pain management guidelines for the vast majority of
The Stars of Mrs. Maisel Come Out to Support Free Dental Clinic
2019-11-08
The nonprofit American Friends of Dental Volunteers for Israel (AFDVI) will host a charity event featuring actors Michael Zegen and Caroline Aaron of The Marvelous
Vaping’s Growing Popularity Sparks Concern
2019-10-28
Lately, news reports about electronic cigarettes and vaping are appearing on an almost daily basis. What do we know about e-cigarettes, and should we be
E-Cigarette Use Doubles Among Teens Since 2017
2019-10-22
Data from the 2019 Monitoring the Future Survey of eighth, tenth, and twelfth graders show high rates of e-cigarette use compared to a year ago,
Dentists Encouraged to Address the Long-Term Risks of Vaping
2019-09-27
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have totaled 805 possible cases of lung illnesses related to vaping, with 12 resulting in death, prompting the agency to
Better Communication Needed to Improve HPV Vaccination Rates
2019-09-19
Despite its proven success at preventing cancer, many adolescents still aren’t getting the vaccine for the human papillomavirus (HPV), according to the University of Colorado
OTC Medication Tops Alternatives for Pain Relief After Wisdom Tooth Removal
2019-09-10
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication Aleve (naproxen sodium) provides more pain relief from hour three onward than acetaminophen plus codeine after wisdom tooth removal, according to
Michigan Bans Flavored Nicotine Vaping Products
2019-09-06
Michigan is the first state to ban the sale of flavored nicotine vaping products. On September 4, Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered the state’s Department of
Fluoride Linked With Diminished Kidney and Liver Function in Adolescents
2019-08-09
Fluoride exposure may lead to a reduction in kidney and liver function among adolescents, according to researchers with the Mount Sinai Health System, whose study