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Dental Tools Make Johns Hopkins List of Public Health Successes

In recognition of its centennial, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has...

Oral Piercings Present Health Risks

Pierced lips, cheeks, gums, and tongues may be trendy. But they also present risks...

Researchers Call for a Better Protective Eye Safety Standard

Eye safety is essential to dentistry. But the combination of most eyewear and dental...

Tray Doesn’t Need Antibiotics to Fight Gum Disease

Bacteria that resist antibiotics are a growing danger, prompting researchers to investigate alternative methods...

Clean Hands Count on World Hand Hygiene Day

How well do you scrub up when you see your patients? The World Health...

Dental Cases Spike in Florida ERs: A Q&A with Dr. Scott L. Tomar

Patients who lack insurance often turn to hospital emergency rooms (ERs) for dental care...

Cancer Patients Require Managed Oral Healthcare

Approximately every 3 minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with cancer. Oral...

Online Resources Support Baby’s First Dental Visit

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

Gum Health May Have Gotten Worse as Time Passed

Ancient Romans knew how to take care of their gums. Researchers from King’s College...

American Diabetes Month the NJ Society of Periodontists Explains

Morganville, NJ (October 22, 2012) – November is American Diabetes Month, and the New...