public policy

Dual-Degree Dental Hygiene Program Targets Graduates in the Sciences

The two-year University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) Clinical Dental Hygiene Leader (CDHL)...

Sugar Tax Models Improve Health and Save Costs

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

Illinois Tax Reduces Sugary Beverage Sales by 21%

When Cook County in Illinois instituted a penny-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened...

OHF Launches Five-Year Strategy for Improving Oral Health

The Oral Health Foundation (OHF) is launching a new strategy for improving oral health...

Delta Dental Launches National Oral Health Institute

Delta Dental is launching the Delta Dental Institute, which it calls a first of...

What to Do if You’re Facing a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

No one wants his or her dental practice to be on the receiving end...

Fewer People Recognize Smoking’s Dangers

In addition to its cardiovascular dangers, smoking presents significant risks to oral health, ranging...

Poor Oral Health Linked With Frailty in Elderly Men

Oral health problems such as gum disease and tooth loss have been linked to...