Typically, the practice would have two hygienists for each of its three dentists, but currently, there are only three ...

The persistent shortage of dental hygienists is leading to scheduling backlogs at dental practices, according to a Feb. 4 report from CBS affiliate WKRC. Due to the shortage, the American Dental ...

Florida has started removing fluoride from drinking water following guidance from the state's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph ...

Learn about the American Heart Association's new program to expand blood pressure screenings to dental clinics, promoting overall health and wellness.

Regular tooth flossing is tied to a lower risk for ischemic stroke, primarily by reducing systemic inflammation, which can ...

Free kids’ dental exams to be offered at College of DuPage College of DuPage will offer free dental cleanings, school forms, exams and X-rays for children ages 4 to 12 in collaboration with the ...

Lee County commissioners became the latest Florida government to vote to remove fluoride from public drinking water on ...

Benevis has issued a call to action to expand Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility and ensure vulnerable U.S. children continue to receive coverage for dental health ...

The US Public Health Service currently recommends an optimal fluoride concentration in drinking water of 0.7 milligrams/liter ...

As a new presidential administration takes office, I’m writing on behalf of the more than 159,000 members of the American Dental Association (ADA) to invite everyone in the American government ...

Meridian Health Services will offer free dental exams for children ages 1 through 14 at its Meridian Dental sites on Monday, Feb. 17. The free exams will be offered from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the ...

Health advocates have long said we need to take care of our oral health, but a dental visit isn't always in the budget. There's a clinic next week for kids to help a little bit.