public health

Teledentistry Could Expand Oral Healthcare Access in Latino Communities

Teledentistry options provide critical access and affordable oral healthcare that is currently lacking for...

Sahingur Named an ELAM Fellow

Esra Sahingur, DDS, MS, PhD, has been selected as a 2020-2021 fellow in the...

Fluoridated Water Reduces Dental Hospitalizations for Children

Community water fluoridation (CWF) reduces dental hospitalizations for children age 4 and under and...

It’s Time for Dentists and the Medical Community to Unite to Save Lives

The COVID-19 crisis is the latest sign—in flashing neon lights, this time—that bridging the...

ADA Joins Coalition Seeking $4.5 Billion in Public Health Funding

The ADA joined a coalition of more than 250 organizations urging significant long-term government...

Sugar Tax Models Improve Health and Save Costs

A simulation model of different designs of taxes on sugary drinks suggests that all...

Chronic Health Conditions Associated With Greater Risk of Tooth Loss

Adults age 50 and older with at least one chronic health condition face a...

The ADA Asks HHS to Authorize COVID-19 Point of Service Tests at Dental Offices

As experts agree that widespread testing is necessary to identify who has and doesn’t...

Compendium Outlines Best Practices in Improving Access to Care

The Oral Health Workforce Research Center (OHWRC) has released its Compendium of Innovations in...

Endodontic Emergencies Peak During COVID-19 Outbreak

Endodontic emergencies accounted for a much higher portion of dental emergencies during the COVID-19...