Good dental hygiene basics — brushing, flossing and routine dental visits — are widely known. Yet knowing what to do and consistently doing it are
New research suggests that gum and tooth disease might do more than cause pain — it could blunt athletes’ aerobic performance. Low-grade inflammation from common
NEW ORLEANS — Dr. Lauren Stennis has turned clinical skill, cultural understanding and community commitment into a distinctive dental practice in New Orleans. Today she
The 2023 Adult Oral Health Survey (AOHS), funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), has revealed concerning trends in adult dental health
Medical researchers at the University of Sharjah have found that garlic extract mouthwash offers antimicrobial effects on par with widely used antiseptics like chlorhexidine. The
California is preparing for possible deep cuts to publicly funded children’s dental care in 2026 — a move that experts and local officials warn would
A 2025 Delta Dental report finds adults with dental insurance are far more likely to seek preventive care than those without coverage. The State of
Delta Dental of Massachusetts (DDMA), the state’s largest dental insurer, reports strong early results from a new benefit program that integrates chairside, saliva-based screenings into
With over 20 years of experience and more than 20 dental clinics across Canada, Dr. Ajit Chaudhry warns that many Canadians are delaying dental care,
CROMWELL, Conn. — During a routine prophylaxis in April 2024, a registered dental hygienist (RDH) discovered a lump in a 52-year-old patient’s mouth. A panoramic
A New York state lawmaker is pushing to create a $5 million Dental Insurance program to help veterans gain access to routine and affordable dental
WHO/Europe will hold a three-day international workshop in Samarkand to advance oral health initiatives across Central Asia and the Caucasus. The event aims to align