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Children Have Positive Feelings About Losing Their Baby Teeth

The first lost baby tooth is an important milestone in every child’s life, and...

AO to Award $30,000 Research Grants

Dental professionals on the leading edge of evidence-based dentistry who are interested in research...

Blood Test Confirms Remission in HPV-Associated Oral Cancer Patients

A highly sensitive blood test that detects minute traces of cancer-specific DNA has been...

Advertising Drove Early Beliefs in Oral Hygiene Practices

Conventional wisdom says that brushing your teeth prevents cavities by removing the sticky film...

NIDCR Seeks Comments on Proposed Research Initiatives

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is seeking public comment on...

Ultradent Donates $25,000 to Hurricane Relief

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Michael, Ultradent Products...

Good Oral Health Improves Blood Pressure Treatment

People who take medication for high blood pressure are more likely to benefit from...

Grant to Improve the Oral Health of People With Dementia

People with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, have significantly poorer oral health than other older...

Campaign to Promote Medi-Cal’s Dental Benefits

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has launched Smile, California, a campaign...

Vartanian Named Executive Director of Project Accessible Oral Health

Barbie Vartanian will be the first executive director of the Viscardi Center’s Project Accessible...