quality of life

Dentsply Sirona Has Announced a 5-Year Partnership Agreement With Smile Train and a $5,000,000 Donation

Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products, has announced the official launch...

Poor Oral Health Impacts Athletic Performance

Poor oral hygiene has a negative impact on athletic training and performance, according to...

Support from Primary Care Providers Improves Oral Health in Patients With Diabetes

Individuals with diabetes are at greater risk of developing oral health problems such as...

Lithium Chloride Improves Oral Mucositis and Taste Dysfunction

Oral mucositis and taste dysfunction or dysgeusia occur in nearly all patients receiving head...

NIH Award to Support Oral Healthcare for Palliative Care Patients

Researchers at the University of Iowa School of Dentistry will use a $425,000 award...

Questionnaires Could Improve Patient Satisfaction After Dental Surgery

Broken or missing teeth can decrease quality of life by interfering with a patient’s...

Dental Hygienists Celebrate National Non-Smoking Week

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) will mark National Non-Smoking Week, January 17 through...

BSPD Says Public Policy Must Address Childhood Obesity and Tooth Decay Together

Public policy must do more to confront tooth decay and childhood obesity, according to...

Record Donation to Fund Dental Public Health Research at University of Toronto

Green Shield Canada (GSC) has donated $6.15 million to the University of Toronto Faculty...

Dental Hygiene Named the Number One Healthcare Support Profession

Now seems to be a good time to launch a career in oral health....