Sunstar Americas, Inc., maker of the GUM® brand, and Dentistry.One, a virtual-first dental care platform developed by MouthWatch, Inc., have announced a national partnership aimed
Two separate interstate compacts focused on licensure portability for dental hygienists and dentists are gaining attention in 2025, each supported by different organizations and offering
Periodontal disease may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, but proper dental biofilm control may help. This large systematic review was recently published
In what is believed to be the first reported case of its kind, an immunosuppressive drug prescribed for lupus-induced kidney disease caused gingival enlargement in
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has announced the installation of its new Board of Directors and officers for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. Lancette VanGuilder,
Patients with Sjögren’s disease may face an increased risk of tooth loss, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. Because Sjögren’s disease involves lymphocytic
Researchers at the University of Missouri (Mizzou) have developed a nanofibrous material that imitates natural periodontal tissue, which may help patients with gum disease keep
LONDON, England: Grade III furcation defects represent one of the most challenging scenarios in periodontal care, and robust evidence to guide their treatment remains scarce. To
Exposure to the heavy metals lead and cadmium appear to be significantly associated with a higher risk of developing periodontal disease, according to a systematic
Dentists and their teams are bombarded every day by administrative tasks. Part of providing comprehensive dental care is the ability to document patient visits accurately
Vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of periodontal disease by increasing the expression of the enzyme matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF),
Periodontitis may be significantly associated with decreased sperm mobility, abnormal structure, and increased fragmentation in its DNA, according to a systematic review published on May