March 10, 2021

School Dental Care Program Could Cut Cavities in Half: Study

School-based dental care cut cavities in half among thousands of elementary students, a new study says.

March 1, 2021

Add Gum Disease to List of Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19

Keep flossing: A new study finds that gum disease may raise the chances of hospitalization or death if COVID-19 strikes.

March 1, 2021

Very Low COVID Infection Rate Among Dental Hygienists: Study

Dental hygienists have a low rate of COVID-19, even though their jobs are considered high-risk, a new study says.

February 10, 2021

Bleeding Gums? You Might Be Lacking Vitamin C

If you have bleeding gums, you may need to increase the amount of vitamin C in your diet, a new study suggests.

February 8, 2021

The Germs on Your Toothbrush Can Reveal Your Health

The microbes on your toothbrush mostly come from your mouth -- not your toilet -- and provide insight into your oral health, researchers say.

February 5, 2021

Tense Times Mean More Tooth-Grinding, Dentists Warn

If pandemic-related stress has you grinding your teeth, you're not alone.