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Dental Hygiene Leader Dr. Margaret Walsh Passes Away

Dr. Margaret “Peg” M. Walsh, RDH, EdD, has died. She was known for her...

Online Resources Support Baby’s First Dental Visit

The ADA and the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) agree that parents should take their...

Pediatric Robot Improves Dental Care

Many children feel anxiety when they go to the dentist. Sometimes, a little companionship...

Evidence-Based Dentistry Lagging in Dental Schools

Evidence-based dentistry, which balances the dentist’s experience and patient’s needs with available scientific evidence,...

Doctors Play a Greater Role in Dental Care Down Under

Access to dental care in Australia is getting better. According to a 2012 study...

ADEA Tracks Dental Legislation

As the governments of 36 states and the District of Columbia enter their 2016...

Harvard Dental Gets Grant to Develop Opioid Rx Training

With alarming rates of prescription opioid abuse in mind, the National Institutes of Health...

School-Based Hygiene Programs Prove Effective

Due to sugary snacks and inconsistent access to care, tooth decay is a growing problem,...

Laser Dentistry Requires Bright Practice Management

Modern technology has increased the expectations of dental patients. They desire less radical and...

Pediatricians to Apply Fluoride Varnish in New Program

Pediatricians will play a larger role in oral health thanks to a project by...