Infection control is an afterthought in the medical community. But in the dental arena, infection control has been in the forefront of discussion and education
Fewer adolescents are using tobacco these days, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The number of current tobacco users among middle
Dentistry is more than stressful. It also has a grim reputation. Many people believe more dentists commit suicide than other professionals. Studies have cast doubt
Smoking and drinking have always been risk factors when it comes to oral cancer. But these days, the human papillomavirus (HPV) is playing a greater
Hand hygiene is essential to preventing infection, both among your patients and your staff. Yet many healthcare professionals wash their hands half as often as
How well do you scrub up when you see your patients? The World Health Organization wants you to know as it celebrates World Hand Hygiene
The rates of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among adolescent girls and young women have declined significantly since the release of a vaccine to prevent it
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new recommendations for prescribing opioid medications for chronic pain, excluding cancer, palliative, and end-of-life care.
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has named water fluoridation one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century. As
Sweet beverages such as sodas and sports drinks account for a third of the added sugar consumption of adults in the United States, according to
The Dental Infection Control Boot Camp, held in Atlanta from January 11 through January 13, set records for attendance, speakers, and content, according to its
Overdose deaths caused by opioid pain relievers such as oxycodone and hydrocodone increased by 9% in 2014, with 813 more fatalities than 2013, according to
