Oral health

Kids with Oral Health Problems Are Three Times More Likely to Miss School

As summer draws to a close, families get ready to go back to school....

Kids Wait Months for Dental Treatment in Scotland

As many as 400 children in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde regions of Scotland...

Dementia Patients Receive Less Oral Healthcare

Subsequent to a diagnosis of dementia, patients have less contact with dental care services,...

Hygienists Can Practice Solo in Wisconsin Community Settings

On June 21, Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin signed Act 20, which increases the...

Flossing Leads to Less Tooth Loss

Last August, the Associated Press reported that the evidence supporting flossing’s effectiveness wasn’t reliable....

Dental Educators Collaborate Across the Pond

Three educators and clinicians from the Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry in the...

Oral Bacteria May Interfere with Conception

Porphyromonas gingivalis, a bacterium associated with periodontal diseases, also may delay conception in young...

Delta Dental to Donate Produce to Wisconsin Food Pantries

Good nutrition is essential to oral health. However, the costs of fresh produce prevent...

FDI Addresses Key Oral Health Policies at WHO Assembly

As the World Health Organization (WHO) held its 70th World Health Assembly in Geneva...

Kess Honored for Contributions to Public Oral Health

The American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) has honored Steven W. Kess, vice...