Traditionally, a periodontal probe has been used to assess pocket depth. But can another measurement method offer more consistent results? Researchers reported that photoacoustic imaging

A third of people eat after they’ve finished their nighttime teeth-cleaning routine, according to the findings of a new survey from the American Academy of

I’m fortunate to have some patients who are able to ask me detailed questions about their overall health. I had a patient who reads my

Sometimes when my patients ask me about what they should eat, I give them a little background information. I remember going to the Smithsonian Institute

Green tea-based mouthwashes may rival chlorhexidine for some patients, a systematic review found. Patients with plaque-induced gingivitis who used a green tea-based mouthwash had plaque

A simple, two-question survey appears to accurately identify adults with oral health problems, according to researchers from New York. The survey may be the first

Dental practitioners in solo and small group practices don’t widely use periodontal disease risk assessment tools even though they say they’re open to using them,

How can dental practitioners and organizations increase global awareness and prevention of periodontal disease? A new white paper and an advocacy guide produced by the

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next installment of Leaders in Dentistry, a series of interviews with researchers, practitioners, and opinion leaders who are influencing

Statistically, we might be living longer in the U.S. today than ever before, but we are developing chronic diseases that significantly interfere with the quality

How does flossing compare with other interdental oral hygiene aids for maintaining periodontal health? Could the longstanding dominance of floss be heading for a further

I have a pet peeve — professionals using their credentials to oversell products. They first present great information, but then they embellish it and sell