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ADA Announces New Opioid Policy

The ADA has announced a new policy on opioids supporting mandates on prescription limits...

Best Practices For Modern Clinical & Restorative Dentistry

Dentistry is no longer only about clinical excellence. A thriving practice requires attention to...

Dietary Sensor Fits Right on a Tooth

Researchers at the Tufts University School of Engineering have developed miniaturized sensors that, when...

Hydrocodone Prescriptions Continue After Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

As the nation continues to wrestle with opioid misuse and addiction, oral and maxillofacial...

Dental Anxiety App Gets Funding

Dental anxiety prevents many patients from making the appointments that will give them the...

Periodontitis Linked With Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Research from the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University is linking chronic periodontitis...

Smoking and Obesity Combine to Exacerbate Periodontitis Risks

In the United States, more than 35% of adults are obese, 20% of adults...

42% of Americans Want to See Their Dentists More Often

Americans still aren’t seeing their dentist as much as they would like. For a...

Protein Plays Key Role in Regulating Oral Inflammation

The absence of a protein critical to the control of inflammation may lead to...

Primary Care Physicians Feel Unprepared for Role in Prenatal Oral Health

Primary care physicians may feel underequipped to provide adequate oral health counseling to pregnant...