Ann Benson Ross, RDH, BS, of Phoenix, AZ, is the recipient of the first Pros in the Profession grant for “Advancing Oral Health in the

Do teeth win over toned abs? According to the third annual Crest and Oral-B Great Canadian Smile Survey, Canadians rank the smile as the most

Massaging teeth with high-fluoride toothpaste after eating offers strong protection against caries, according to a recent study in Acta Odontologica Scandinavia. Researchers at the University

Scientists are discovering that a small protein named developmental endothelial locus 1 (Del-1) can arrest the processes that lead to runaway oral inflammation and periodontitis,

TAMPA, Fla. – An alcohol-free mouthwash containing Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) decreased gingival inflammation and periodontal disease in pregnant women, according to a poster presentation at

New figures from the U.K.’s Adult Dental Health survey find that only 31% of respondents use mouthwash, 22% regularly floss, and only 42% use a

The ADA Foundation is accepting applications for the Samuel Harris Fund for Children’s Dental Health Grant. Nonprofit organizations and government agencies that sponsor education programs

A new study in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology has confirmed an association between chronic periodontitis (CP) and erectile dysfunction (ED). Using a nationwide, population-based

Inconsistent sterilization of dental bib holders resulted in a bacterial load of 70%, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Witten/Herdecke

The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has received a $40,000 grant from the American Public Health Association to study the success of the

Alice DeForest, executive director of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), is retiring after 26 years of service. DeForest joined the AAP as executive director