systemic health

Oral Health Gets the Spotlight During UN General Assembly

The eyes of the world are on the United Nations General Assembly in New...

Anglo Saxon Teeth Provide Clues to Modern Pediatric Health

Evidence from the teeth of Anglo Saxon children could help identify modern children most...

Summit Explores Risk Factors in Predictable Osseointegration

The Academy of Osseointegration (AO) recently conducted a three-day scientific workshop in Oak Brook,...

Dentists Need to Spend More Time Addressing Systemic Health

The links between oral diseases and systemic conditions are strong. Seven of the 10...

ACP Honors Masri With Distinguished Service Award

The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) has named Radi Masri, DDS, MS, PhD, the...

Free Fruits and Veggies in School Can Improve Lifelong Health

Providing free fruits and vegetables and limiting sugary drinks in schools could have positive...

Periodontology Pioneer Dr. Steven Offenbacher Dies at 67

Steven Offenbacher, DDS, PhD, MMSc, a pioneer in researching the relationship between periodontal disease...

More Dentists Screening for Blood Pressure in Maryland

Thanks to a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dentists...

79% of Older Voters Want Dental Coverage in Medicare

Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental care, vision, or hearing services, though 79% of older...

HbA1c In-Office Testing Code Increases Oral-Systemic Opportunities

The Delta Dental Plans Association suggested an hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in-office point of service...