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Dentist Charged With 55 Infection Control Breaches

The Professional Conduct Committee of the United Kingdom’s General Dental Council (GDC) has removed...

National Cancer Network Promotes Early Detection to Save Lives

Debra Zafiropoulos, RDH, a proponent for the early detection of oral cancer, is continuing...

Dr. Surindar Bhaskar, 1923-2016

Surindar “Sindi” Bhaskar, DDS, who served as a major general in the United States...

Experts Call for Global Targets in Reducing Antibiotic Usage

The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could reduce or even eliminate the effectiveness...

Fluoride Suspected in Increasing Diabetes Rates

Fluoride has long been an effective tool in fighting tooth decay. But research from...

Caradine-Poinsett Named Executive Director of the ACP

The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) and its ACP Education Foundation (ACPEF) have named...

Diverse Populations Face Oral Care Barriers Despite Awareness

Diverse communities have a stronger sense of responsibility when it comes to oral health...

Melanocortin Agonism Tames Gum Disease and Saves Bone

The list of potential tools that dentists could use to fight gum disease keeps...

Alliance Calls for More Awareness of Anesthesia’s Risks in Pediatrics

Citing recent cases where children have died during or shortly after undergoing dental procedures...

Thirty Percent of Kids Miss School Due to Oral Health Problems

As parents get ready to send their kids back to school with new pencils...