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Q&A With Forsyth Institute CEO Dr. Wenyuan Shi

We’re celebrating Dentistry Today’s 40th anniversary by interviewing 40 of the profession’s top leaders....

Smartphone Camera Identifies Oral Bacteria

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a technique that uses images taken...

Researchers Chart Gentler Strategy for Treating Early Childhood Caries

The combination of a carb-heavy diet and poor oral hygiene can leave children with...

Researchers Chart 100,000-Year-Old History of Oral Bacteria

By comparing the fossilized dental plaque of human beings and Neanderthals spanning the past...

Better Oral Hygiene Could Reduce COVID-19 Severity

COVID-19 could pass into people’s lungs from saliva with the virus moving directly from...

Oral Hygiene Plays a Bigger Role Than Antibiotics in Preventing Infective Endocarditis

Maintenance of good oral health is more important than the use of antibiotics during...

Kids With Primary Immunodeficiencies Face Greater Risks of Periodontitis

Children with primary immunodeficiencies (PIDS) are nearly 10 times more likely to be diagnosed...

Periodontitis May Double Risk of High Blood Pressure

Adults with periodontitis may be significantly more likely to have higher blood pressure than...

Today’s Dental Practices Need On Point Messaging to Improve Oral and Systemic Health

Sponsored Editorial Within every challenge lies distinct opportunity. The pandemic has taken its toll...

Digital Tool Proves Suitable for Periodontitis Screenings

The FDI Digital Disease Profile Assessment tool is a suitable resource for oral professionals...