Industry News

Carrico to Speak on Infection Control at OSAP Conference

Ruth M. Carrico, PhD, will deliver the 2017 Dr. John S. Zapp Memorial Lecture...

Three-Day Conference to Focus on Cancer Education

As Oral Cancer Awareness Month continues its mission of educating practitioners and the public...

Sjögren’s Survey Reveals Deep Impact on Both Health and Lifestyle

More than 4 million Americans suffer from Sjögren’s syndrome, 90% of whom are women....

Nanoparticles Help Fillings Fight Bacteria and Improve Durability

Fillings can stop caries in the short term. But there are long-term risks as...

Poor Oral Health Linked to Malnutrition

Food scarcity isn’t the only cause of malnutrition, as seen in older adults receiving...

Cancer Vaccine Proves Effective in Early Trials

Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City is one of the only institutions in...

Obese Children With Diabetes Tend to Have Poor Oral Health

Obese children who have type 2 diabetes tend to have poorer oral health than...

CDC Offers Antibiotic Dos and Don’ts for Dentists

Antiobiotic resistance is a growing concern among physicians, with leading health agencies around the...

Mount Sinai Offers Oral Cancer Screenings and Tips

As part of Oral Cancer Awareness Month this April, the Mount Sinai Health System...

Gum Disease Increases Risk of Death for Postmenopausal Women

Gum disease and tooth loss may be associated with a higher risk of death...