The American Dental Association has released its latest edition of “Fluoridation Facts” to help combat fluoride misinformation. The free e-book highlights 80 years of research
Abstract Introduction: Views on silver diamine fluoride (SDF) have been studied in various settings worldwide but remain underexplored in the Canadian context. In this
LONDON, England: While chewing gum may be considered a somewhat undesirable habit, sugar-free varieties have been proved to be highly beneficial for oral health. Chewing
This patient presents with Koplik spots on Day 3 of the measles. Photo courtesy of CDC Public Health Image Library. Measles continues to spread in
CHELMSFORD, England: The public-facing nature of dentistry has led to clinicians becoming increasingly involved in caring for patients’ systemic health, including by providing information and
Consuming three pieces of sugar-free gum per day is ‘clinically proven’ to have oral health benefits according to newly-released research. The report analyses the benefits
Abstract Objectives: To describe the development of an oral health helpline and preliminary outcomes from January 2021 to December 2022. Methods The Faculty of
LEIPZIG, Germany: Rural communities across the US are facing a growing oral health crisis as access to fluoridated water and dental care diminishes. This dual
Stakeholders gather Feb. 19 for the American Dental Association’s Oral Cancer Summit in Chicago. Leaders in dentistry and medicine called for increased collaboration in the
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has added receiving an oral evaluation while pregnant as a new quality measure for Medicaid and the Children’s
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., released a new report on health disparities related to tobacco use, which finds that progress in reducing cigarette smoking
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has several openings. The organization is seeking to fill a policy analyst branch chief position, as well
