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Melatonin Explored for Relieving Dental Anxiety in Children

Children often feel anxiety before dental surgery—and that can mean a lot of anxiety...

Rural Seniors Have Poorer Oral Health Than Their Urban Counterparts

Senior citizens living in rural areas have poorer health outcomes compared to their urban...

Kids Receive Free Dental Care During Sharing Smiles Day

More than 550 children in 13 states and the District of Columbia received needed...

Dental Mission Treats and Trains Syrian Refugees in Oral Healthcare

Othman Shibly, DDS, a professor at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine,...

NHS England Ramps Up Pediatric Appointments

Every day, more than 140 English children—some just a year old—have to go to...

Pediatric Tooth Decay Declining in England

The levels of tooth decay in 5-year-old children are continuing on a steady decline,...

Oral Care for the Elderly Called a “Major” Public Health Problem

Urgent attention needs to be paid to the oral health of frail, older New...

Volunteers Treat 2,000 Patients at CDA Cares

The California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation’s volunteer dental clinic, CDA Cares, provided $1,537,951 in...

Sugar Levy Takes Effect as Extraction Rates Soar

The Soft Drinks Industry Levy takes effect today in England, and dental organizations across...

Water Fluoridation Found to Be Safe and Effective Again

Water fluoridation is a safe and effective public health measure, according to Public Health...