Dr Noor Sana's new program is changing how children with special needs and their parents learn about dental care-making it practical, direct, and built for daily life.
UAB School of Dentistry and TeamSmile turned a gym into a dental clinic, giving almost 200 children free care in a single day.
Colgate-Palmolive is ramping up its Bright Smiles Bright Futures program with new research, behavior change tools, and a partnership with the WHO Foundation. The goal: reach another billion children and families.
Kenya's push for Universal Health Coverage is at risk. Dental disease is everywhere, but care is out of reach for most. Unless oral health is built into primary care and UHC, the overhaul will leave millions behind.
A massive review of US dental and medical records shows men and women have different risks for over 200 oral and dental conditions. The findings challenge the idea that one approach fits all in oral health.
ADA welcomes Jonathan Burke as NIDCR's new director and commits to working with his team to push dental and craniofacial research forward.
With National Brush Day coming up, the DTA Foundation is rallying families to join the DentSquad and help kids build strong brushing habits for life.
A major oral health survey is underway in the Philippines, aiming to tackle tooth decay and gum disease at every age. The results will shape national policy in 2026.
First-year BDS students from Watim Dental College took first place at the 2026 Intercollegiate Poster Competition, beating teams from four colleges with a standout project on infection control.
A top dentist says adding water to your toothbrush before or after toothpaste can make brushing less effective and may put your oral health at risk.
Colgate-Palmolive India and Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 have launched a campaign that puts oral health reminders at the center of India's top quiz show, aiming to change how millions of families brush at night.
Dental Nursing students from the University of Northampton are bringing oral health education into primary schools, reaching over two thousand children with practical workshops and free toothbrushes.
A regular dental visit might reveal more about your heart than you expect. New research ties gum inflammation to heart risk, putting daily oral care on the front line.
Health workers in Khayelitsha are calling on older residents to build daily oral care habits and see a dentist before problems get worse. Prevention and nutrition were the main focus at a recent community session.
Alzheimer's speeds up oral health problems and makes dental care much harder. Spanish dental leaders warn that urgent, coordinated action is needed.
Clover Dental & Implant Centre's open day brought locals face-to-face with dentists and hands-on activities, driving home the urgent need for better oral health and prevention.
Aspetar's clinical expertise has shaped the Asian Football Confederation's first unified guidelines for dental health and emergency care in football, setting a new standard for player welfare across Asia.
On National Love Teeth Day, Hong Kong's Department of Health launches a broad campaign to promote preventive dental care and expand services for all ages.
A major 2026 review of 19 clinical trials finds Oral-B iO leads in plaque removal and gingivitis reduction, challenging assumptions about daily brushing.
A record turnout in Nausori saw more than 1,000 people receive free dental and heart screenings in just one day, exposing the urgent need for accessible oral health services.
Over 200 third- and fourth-graders in Oklahoma City accessed free dental screenings and oral health lessons at a unique clinic hosted by Delta Dental of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Dental implants can fail quietly if peri-implantitis prevention is overlooked. Here's what clinicians and patients need to know to protect implant longevity.
One Austin dental center is making it easier for families to get care by offering specialists, advanced tools, and flexible hours in a single location.
Austin's cedar fever season is quietly eroding dental health as dry mouth and mouth breathing combine to attack enamel on upper front teeth. Dentists warn that simple preventive steps can halt the damage before it becomes permanent.
Oral health professionals in Namibia's Omusati region are taking dental education directly to communities, focusing on prevention and early detection during National Oral Health Awareness Week.
Chief Dental Officers from across Asia are meeting in Malaysia, working under a tight deadline to make oral health part of national universal health coverage plans.
Prodogi has launched a vet-developed dental strip designed to support dogs' oral health without adding to their daily calorie intake, aiming to help address rising obesity rates in pets.
Japan's demand for functional oral health products is forcing probiotic suppliers to back up their claims with real science or risk falling behind in a market expected to triple in value by 2035.
A routine toothache nearly cost Luke Woodhouse his life after infection spread from his mouth to his heart. Now he warns others not to ignore dental symptoms.
Police are investigating fraudulent social media ads that falsely claim the government offers dental implant subsidies for people over 50. The Department of Health has issued a public warning.
