Oral health

Grant to Further Compare Silver and Sealants in Cavity Prevention

As part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute on Minority...

Oral Health Guidelines Not Enough for Today’s “Grazing” Culture

Oral health experts all recommend brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste without...

Triclosan Accumulates in Toothbrush Bristles

A ban on triclosan in over-the-counter antiseptic soaps, gels, and wipes went into effect...

Oral Health Advocates Press for Policies in Washington

As part of its annual Advocacy Week, Oral Health America (OHA) sent representatives to...

Dentists Can Provide Trick or Treat Goodies, Too

Halloween celebrates plenty of make-believe horrors, but it also can be very dangerous for...

When Kids Need Oral Care, More Parents Skip Work

When children have a problem with their oral health, of course, Mom and Dad...

Levy on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Sinks Their Sales by 11%

A levy of 10 pence per drink added to the price of sugar-sweetened beverages...

Teach Your Patients About Oral Health and Overall Wellness

A new survey from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) shows that some Americans...

CDA Cares Treats 1,506 People at Volunteer Clinic

The California Dental Association’s volunteer dental clinic, CDA Cares, provided $1.25 million in free...

Mobile Dental Clinics Help Reduce Long-Term Oral Disease

Gum disease and dental carries are the most common problems in oral health among...