My View: Children’s oral health in wake of an ominous pandemic
2021-12-13
The impact of the coronavirus on the oral health care of children and their families is significant and will have long term ramifications for health
Oral health
Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act Applauded by Delta Dental Institute
2021-12-09
The Delta Dental Institute commended the U.S. House of Representatives for prioritizing oral health and oral health literacy with the passage of the Oral Health
CATCH Healthy Smiles aims to improve oral health of kids K 2
2021-11-19
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation announced Oct. 31 that it is the title sponsor of CATCH Healthy Smiles, a national oral health education program for
ACE Panel report finds half of dentists offer smoking cessation support to patients
2021-11-16
ACE Panel: About half of dentists offer smoking cessation counseling or treatment to their patients, according to an ADA Clinical Evaluators Panel report published in
ADA updates oral health lesson plan for new generation of students
2021-11-11
Dr. Arsenault Sara Opeyany, an educator at Lichen K-8 School in Citrus Heights, California, includes dental health in her lesson plans. “As an eighth grade
Health Prevention Begins in the Mouth
2021-11-10
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than half of noncommunicable diseases (NDCs), such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, could be prevented or delayed
NYU College of Dentistry launches new veterans pilot program
2021-11-10
Program launch: NYU College of Dentistry celebrates the launch of the VETSmile/Veterans Oral Care Access Resource pilot program. From left are Charles Bertolami, D.D.S., dean,
Coalition supports Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act
2021-10-26
The Organized Dentistry Coalition, including the ADA, is supporting HR 4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021. The coalition, led by the
At-Home Oral Health Practices Remain Strong, According to Survey
2021-10-26
A key factor in achieving optimal oral health is ensuring that teeth and mouths are being cared for regularly. This National Dental Hygiene Month, Delta
WHO includes three dental preparations in list of essential medicines for first time
2021-10-15
Dr. Meeske Dr. Benzian The World Health Organization announced Oct. 1 updates to its Model List of Essential Medicines for Adults and Children, three of
Health equity panel at SmileCon
2021-10-08
The ADA and American Dental Education Association are hosting a panel on health equity during SmileCon. Health Equity Panel (2132) will take place Oct. 12
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Diagnosis of Oral and Maxillofacial Malignancies: A Retrospective Study
2021-09-24
Abstract Objectives: The aims of this study were to characterize the type and frequency of oral and maxillofacial malignancies in an outpatient oral pathology
