America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) kicked off its second annual virtual ToothFairy ball and online auction on November 4. Corporations and individuals
3D-printed teeth made with antimicrobial composite resins can kill caries-causing bacteria on contact, according to a new study by researchers from the Netherlands. The antibacterial
Several Major League Baseball (MLB) stadiums will be tobacco-free by 2016 Opening Day as the campaign to end smokeless tobacco use in baseball gains momentum,
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded a University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) professor a
Hookah smoking is associated with serious oral conditions, such as periodontal diseases and cancer, according to new research published in the Journal of the American
Children exposed to tobacco smoke at 4 months had an almost twofold increase in the risk of caries in their deciduous teeth in a new
The ADA Foundation has announced Cavan Brunsden, DDS, and Colgate-Palmolive as the winners of the 2015 Smile Champion awards for the Give Kids A Smile
Halloween candy exchange program Operation Troop Treats is gearing up again this fall for its fourth year. The U.S. program is designed to promote good
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is reminding parents, oral health practitioners, and caregivers to pay attention to the types of treats children eat
The U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS) could save money by implementing programs to prevent tooth decay. A study found that supervised toothbrushing and fluoride varnish
Denture-related stomatitis is currently thought to be a candidal infection. However, a new study in PLOS One on the oral microbiome of denture wearers has
KaVo Kerr Group has donated more than $141,000 in dental products to America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF). The donation supports America’s ToothFairy
