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BSPD Says Public Policy Must Address Childhood Obesity and Tooth Decay Together

Public policy must do more to confront tooth decay and childhood obesity, according to...

Confidence in Dentistry’s Safety During the Pandemic Remains Mixed

Attitudes about returning to the dentist during the pandemic continue to vary, according to...

Economic, Social, and Environmental Factors All Linked With Oral Health

More than one in four adults in California report having poor oral health, but...

CDC Releases COVID-19 Guidelines for School Sealant Programs

School sealant programs (SSPs) effectively provide preventive oral health services to children who are...

Filling the Gap Provides $300,000 in Free Care in 2020

Volunteers with Filling the Gap provided hundreds of vulnerable patients with more than $300,000...

Record Donation to Fund Dental Public Health Research at University of Toronto

Green Shield Canada (GSC) has donated $6.15 million to the University of Toronto Faculty...

Webinar Series to Support Free Dental Clinic Operations

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, more people than ever are without health...

UW Launches Fundraising Campaign to Support Free Dental Care for Veterans

The University of Washington (UW) School of Dentistry has launched a fundraising campaign to...

Oral-B and Dental Lifeline Network Partner to Improve Oral Healthcare

Oral-B will provide $1 million in donated products and dental care to high-risk individuals...

Dental Therapy Improves Access to Care

Clare Roesler, the first licensed dental therapist to practice on the East Coast, discusses...