Pew report: MLPs top list of topics to watch

2016-02-21

In a report released in late January, the Pew Charitable Trusts listed five issues in dental healthcare to watch in 2016. These issues included midlevel

Survey: Many U.S. adults not aware of cavity prevention control

2016-02-08

Over 40% of more than 1,000 U.S. adults surveyed believe they have little or no control over whether they get a cavity, according to a

Kolibree survey reveals kids’ toothbrushing habits

2016-02-02

More than half of surveyed parents admitted it was a struggle to get their children to brush their teeth, according to the results of a

Dental Hygiene Leader Dr. Margaret Walsh Passes Away

2016-01-29

Dr. Margaret “Peg” M. Walsh, RDH, EdD, has died. She was known for her pioneering work as a national and international leader, educator, and researcher

New fluoridation society provides help to fight myths

2016-01-28

Johnny Johnson Jr., DMD, president of the newly formed American Fluoridation Society (AFS) got into the fluoridation fight when local officials in his community of

Dentists, physicians create new fluoridation society

2016-01-19

A group of dental and medical professionals has created the American Fluoridation Society (AFS), seeking to “debunk myths and clarify the evidence behind fluoridation’s safety

Study: PET/CT aids radiation treatment in HNC patients

2015-12-28

The use of PET/CT can improve radiation treatment planning for patients with head and neck cancers (HNCs), according to a review of studies that was

CDC study: People with diabetes lose twice as many teeth

2015-12-22

Americans with diabetes lose significantly more teeth than those without diabetes, according to a new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The

U.S. surgeon general endorses community water fluoridation

2015-12-21

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, today marked the 70th anniversary of community water fluoridation by reiterating his endorsement of the program. Dr. Murthy called the

Ky. launches kids’ oral health initiative

2015-12-02

Several Kentucky organizations have partnered to launch the Making Smiles Happen Surveillance Initiative, a statewide project to screen the oral health of children in the

ADA launches holiday campaign with Hermey the elf

2015-11-30

The ADA has launched a holiday campaign with ADA President Carol Summerhays, DDS, and Hermey the Elf (from the Rudolph holiday television specials) to address

Welsh Children Have Worst Decay in the United Kingdom

2015-11-16

According to the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, 41% of Welsh 5-year-olds have obvious decay in their primary teeth, compared to 31% in