How often Australian adults visit the dentist has a major impact on their oral health, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute

An Arizona endodontist has come up with an idea for a tooth-friendly, all-natural soft drink, according to a story in the Arizona Daily Star. Tung

The Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) has announced the winners of its 2011 National Children’s Dental Health Month statewide poster contest. First-prize winner Bailey Ritchey will

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is standing by its decision to test a limited number of patients for infections after an investigative task force

Erectile dysfunction (ED) and chronic periodontitis (CP) share common risk factors, and an association may exist between the two conditions, according to a new study

Dr. Fresh, maker of the FireFly children’s light-up timer toothbrush, has launched a Facebook fundraising initiative to raise awareness and funds for Smile Train, the

Do you consider it your responsibility to help your patients quit smoking? If you answered yes, then you are in good company. A recent study

Clean Idea has introduced EcoBrushes and EcoFlossers, biodegradable toothbrushes and flossers made from corn, wheat, tapioca, and potatoes that are designed to decompose into organic

The rate of caries among children in Washington state in 2010 remains as high as it was in 2005, but untreated decay is at an

The University of Adelaide has been awarded $1.3 million Australian ($1.37 million U.S.) to investigate the cause behind Australian children’s poor oral health. John Spencer,

The majority of individuals with substance-dependence problems report having poor oral health, according to a new study in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment (April

Many dentists are beginning to support nutrition experts’ position that chocolate milk is not a suitable snack for children, ABC News reported — despite the