systemic health

There’s No Single Silver Bullet for Improving Oral and Systemic Health

Controversy in the dental profession regarding best practices is common. For example, topics such...

E-Cigarettes Present Risks to Oral and Systemic Health

Electronic cigarettes and vaping have become hot and controversial topics. Every week it seems,...

Medical Network Integrates Preventive Dental Care Into Its Model

Intermountain Healthcare is now integrating dental care into its preventive primary care model. With...

New Jersey Names Hayes Dental Director

The New Jersey Department of Health has named Darwin K. Hayes, DDS, MHA, the...

IADR Honors Scannapieco With Oral Biology Research Award

The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) honored Frank A. Scannapieco, DMD, PhD, chair...

A Third of Medicare Beneficiaries Don’t Get Regular Dental Care

One out of three adults covered by Medicare aren’t getting regular dental care, according...

AAOM Seeks Recognition of Oral Medicine as a Dental Specialty

The American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM) has submitted an application and request to...

Taxes on Sugary Beverages Prove Effective in Reducing Consumption

A 10% tax on sugary drinks has cut their purchase and consumption by an...

Poor Oral Health Linked With Greater Risk of Liver Cancer

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have found that poor oral health is linked to...

Taxes and Warning Labels Can Help Reduce Sugar Consumption

Taxes on sugary products and labels on the front of packages can help reduce...