oral hygiene

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,...

Operative Dentistry for the Primary Dentition: An Overview

It’s an undeniable fact that early childhood caries (ECC) is the most common disease...

Oral Care Market to See Steady Growth Through 2025

As the economy continues its slow improvement since the days of the Great Recession,...

Flossing Myths, Evidence, and Humor

A patient tells a dental hygienist or dentist, “I always use a really firm...

Guide Offers Advice for Community-Minded Dentists

Dental professionals who want to improve the oral health of their communities but don’t...

Standards Address the Oral Health of Assisted Living Residents

Oral healthcare remains a challenge for the residents and staffs alike of assisted living...

Flossing Leads to Less Tooth Loss

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

Campaign Promotes Oral Health in the Hispanic Community

Colgate-Palmolive and the ADA will collaborate in support of Colgate’s Oral Health Month. Through...

Oral Bacteria May Interfere with Conception

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