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Grant to Fund Bone Repair Study

Three professors at the University of Chicago have received a $60,000 National Institutes of...

Patients Prefer Non-Opioid Painkillers After Oral Surgery

More than 7 in 10 oral surgery patients or their parents said they would...

Collaboration Sought to Address Rural Disparities in Oral Healthcare

As residents of rural communities continue to face challenges in accessing oral healthcare, the...

LSU Gets $2.5 Million Grant to Develop More Durable Restoration Materials

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded the Louisiana State University...

Homelessness Compounds Poor Oral Health

Homeless people face significant challenges when it comes to their oral health, according to...

ADA and MD Anderson Team Up for Oral Cancer Prevention

The ADA and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will work together...

Fluoride Varnish as Effective as Sealants in Preventing Decay

Fissure sealants can be an effective tool in preventing pediatric tooth decay. Yet Cardiff...

Antibiotics Called Unnecessary for Dental Patients With Joint Replacements

Antibiotics don’t need to be routinely prescribed for dental patients with weight-bearing joint replacements,...

Volunteer Dentists Brief Congress on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Representatives of Henry Schein and the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity (AO) visited Washington,...

California Legislation Tightens Infection Control Standards

The California legislature is considering a bill crafted to improve infection control safety in...