Let’s be honest—talking to someone with bad breath or an unkempt smile can be incredibly distracting. But poor oral hygiene doesn’t have to be a permanent problem. Maintaining good habits starts with ...

Daily flossing is a key part of a good oral hygiene routine as it helps to banish plaque and food particles that could otherwise contribute to gum disease and tooth cavities. But one dentist has ...

HPV causes thousands of cases of throat and neck cancer every year. Dentists can get involved in the effort to prevent them.

Studies show that toothbrushes and dental floss may release microplastic particles. Is the risk serious? And how can exposure to the dangerous substance be reduced.

Dentists, hygienists and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency department for decay.

On the occasion of the World Oral Health Day, held on March 20, the topic of chewing gum as a support for proper oral hygiene will be addressed. Various scientific studies have examined ...

One of only two dental programs of its kind in the state of Virginia is pausing its operations, raising concerns within the industry.

Celebrated globally on 20 March and endorsed by the FDI World Dental Federation, World Oral Health Day encourages ...

Recognizing this, Preferred Dental is moving toward a more diagnostic and preventative model of care that views the mouth as a mirror of the body’s internal environment. By identifying early markers ...

Dental students are getting real experience in a new virtual reality lab in preparation to treat patients. For first-year dental hygiene student Malique May-Holzman and her classmates, learning is ...

This spring, Rogue Community College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic is recruiting patients to receive a free dental hygiene ...