Clinical Update

Oral Health During Pregnancy

Maintaining good oral health is an important part of overall health, especially during pregnancy,...

The Latest on Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Breathing difficulties occuring at night are called sleep disordered breathing, and the most severe...

Biological Clock and Tooth Growth

Why do rats live faster and die younger than humans? A newly discovered biological...

Commonly Occurring Viral Diseases

Dental clinicians need to be aware of possible viral diseases, how they are manifested,...

Allergy to Denture Cleansers

The FDA has received 73 reports of allergic reactions linked to denture cleansers, including...

Molecular Interplay Produces Trigeminal Ganglion

When a hand or—more likely these days, a cell phone— inadvertently smacks our cheek,...

The Human Oral Microbiome Database Is Launched: HOMD.ORG

Scientists know more today than ever before about the microbes that inhabit our mouths....

Experimental Chewable Mints Reduces Children’s Cavities

Ortek Therapeutics and Stony Brook University announced recently new data demonstrating the effects of...

Self-Assembling Sacs and Membranes

In the March 28 issue of Science, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research...

Vaccinating Healthcare Providers

Vaccinations help prevent the contraction and spread of various types of the flu, measles,...