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Improved Oral Health Can Reduce Lethal Risks Among African-American Women

Heart disease, stroke, and cancer are the leading causes of death among African-American women...

FDI Resources Spotlight Strategies for Fighting Periodontal Disease

The FDI World Dental Federation has published a white paper and a practical guide...

Drug-Filled, 3-D Printed Dentures Could Fight Off Infections

Nearly two-thirds of the people who wear dentures in the United States suffer frequent...

Bacteria Boost Antifungal Drug Resistance in Early Childhood Caries

In many cases, early childhood caries result from dental plaque that includes both bacteria...

3M Names Arana President of Its Oral Care Solutions Division

3M has appointed Sebastian Arana as president and general manager of its Oral Care...

Good Oral Hygiene May Improve Recovery After a Heart Attack

Good oral hygiene may help recovery after acute cardiovascular events such as heart attacks...

Celebrate National Facial Protection Month This April

Some dental and facial injuries sustained in athletic activities are preventable. This April, five...

Endodontics Operatory Opens for the Underserved in Philadelphia

The American Association of Endodontists’ Foundation for Endodontics took part in a ribbon cutting...

Alcohol Affects Oral Bacteria Linked to Diseases

Compared to nondrinkers, men and women who have one or more alcoholic drinks each...

Without Transcription Factor Sp7, Teeth Don’t Develop

A lack of the transcription factor Specificity protein 7 (Sp7) interrupts the maturation of...