Amerigo Allegretto[email protected]Dental HygieneOral health tied to HNC survivalBetter oral health is tied to increased survival from head and neck cancer (HNC).September 28, 2023CosmeticMore than half of adults are self-conscious of their smileMore than half of adults report feeling as insecure today about their smile as they did when they were teens, according to survey results recently published by OnePoll on behalf of Smile Express.September 21, 2023Insurance68.5M U.S. adults lack dental insurance, report suggestsRoughly 68.5 million U.S. adults are without dental insurance, according to a report released on September 6 by the nonprofit CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.September 19, 2023Vulnerable PopulationsBarriers persist in teledentistryWhile teledentistry assists clinicians in scheduling and conducting dental appointments, there are barriers to its use, report University of Albany researchers.September 14, 2023WellnessEuropean group warns of vaping’s effects on oral healthThe European Federation of Periodontology is warning that vaping electronic cigarettes is as harmful to oral health as traditional cigarettes.September 13, 2023Oral CancerMUSC researchers developing oral cancer vaccineResearchers from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) are developing a new type of personalized vaccine to prevent recurrences of oral cancer.September 7, 2023Oral BacteriaCOVID disrupts oral microbiome only in severe casesOnly severe COVID-19 cases disrupt oral microbiomes, according to research published recently in EBioMedicine.September 6, 2023Oral CancerResearchers awarded grant to study radiation therapy delaysResearchers from South Carolina have been awarded a $3.5 million grant to reduce delays in radiation therapy for head and neck cancers.August 28, 2023WellnessOrganoids from stem cells secrete enamel proteinResearchers from the University of Washington in Seattle report that organoids created from stem cells can secrete the proteins that form dental enamel.August 23, 2023Legal IssuesCalif. dentist arrested after hidden camera discovered in restroomA California dentist has been arrested after someone discovered a hidden camera in his office’s restroom, according to an article.August 18, 2023Previous PagePage 2 of 6Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of unprofessional conductA dentist was charged with unprofessional conduct, according to a state dental board statement of charges.Legal IssuesImposter dental assistant may face more chargesLegal IssuesNew patient spear-phishing scam turns it sights on dental practicesScope of PracticeDental compact continues to gain momentumSponsor ContentWhat dental technologies deliver the greatest practice revenue opportunities?