Oral health

Water Fluoridation Reduces Oral Health Disparities Among Children

Community water fluoridation effectively reduces oral health disparities among children in the United States,...

65% of Medicare Beneficiaries Lack Dental Coverage

Almost two-thirds of Medicare beneficiaries (65%), or nearly 37 million people, lack dental coverage,...

59,000 Pediatric Extractions Prompt Calls for Better Prevention

The British Dental Association (BDA) is urging the government to tackle oral health inequities...

Berkeley Tax Leads to Less Soda Consumption

The consumption of sugary drinks in the diverse and low-income neighborhoods of Berkeley, California,...

Most Parents Don’t Know When Kids Should First See the Dentist

The oral health community agrees that babies should first see the dentist when their...

FDI Launches Oral Health Education Program in China

In partnership with the Chinese Stomatological Association (CSA) and 3M Oral Care, the FDI...

We Can Do More for Low-Income Kids Than Drill, Fill, and Pull

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Dentistry Today is celebrating the event...

Study Calls for More Oral Health in Geriatric Fellowship Training

Oral health is one of the greatest unmet healthcare needs for the elderly, according...

Good Oral Health Leads to Better Romantic Prospects

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, dentalplans.com has released the results of its Battle...

Canadian Dietary Guidelines Link Sugar Consumption to Tooth Decay

Health Canada’s recently released Canada’s Dietary Guidelines for Health Professionals and Policy Makers aim...