Dentists are well poised to discuss and advocate for COVID-19 vaccines, according to a study published on March 24 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. More than half of parents said a ...

Dentists could play a crucial role in frontline healthcare by screening for systemic disease during visits by the 19.5 million Americans who visit their offices annually, according to a new study by ...

As a dentist practicing in Baton Rouge since 2001, Dr. Andre’ Bruni has seen firsthand the devastating impact that oral cancer can have on patients. According to the American Cancer Society, about ...

As public health experts search for new ways to tackle the obesity crisis, a Loughborough University study has found that patients would welcome support from their dentist on weight management. With ...

In a UK survey, participants said they supported the idea of weight screening and offers of weight management at dental appointments. A cross-sectional survey of 3463 adults from dental practices and ...

A new study being led by Loughborough University will look at the role dentists can play in reducing obesity in the UK. Over 50% of the global population are living with being overweight and are at ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Dr. Josh Landers, chair of Biomedical Sciences at Lyon College School of Dental Medicine, is urging dentists to pay closer attention to panoramic radiographs, as they may ...

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