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Changes in diet because of tooth loss could increase the risk of developing chronic ailments, including cardiovascular disease, according to a study.

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Arthur A. Dugoni, D.D.S., dean of the University of the Pacific's School of Dentistry, has been elected president of the ADA Foundation (ADAF), the charitable arm of the American Dental Association (ADA).

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Dental anxiety has not risen in spite of an increase in general anxiety levels in the United States. Previous studies have shown direct links between an increase in general anxiety level and an increase in dental fear.

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Representatives of 147,000 dentists, the American Dental Association and Aetna have reached agreement seeking to improve communication and collaboration and lessen complexity in the payment of dental claims.

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As millions of children head back to school say it is just as important to examine the mouth as the rest of the body, encouraging parents to make dental exams a regular part of their children's back-to-school routine.

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Having one's tongue, lips or cheeks pierced and ornamented with jewelry might be hip and socially desirable, but those mouth adornments could produce undesirable results for the teeth and gums.

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Uninsured people recorded a double-digit increase in visits to the dentist, but the improvement still left them far behind the percentage of those seeing a dentist with private dental insurance, according to a study in this month's Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA)

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"Health care policy must be based on sound science because our patients deserve nothing less," stresses Frederick Eichmiller, D.D.S., director, American Dental Association Foundation's Paffenbarger Research Center, Gaithersburg, Maryland.

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It might be wiser for people not to have wisdom teeth, according to an article in which the authors suggest people could be better off if their wisdom teeth did not develop.

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Dental offices and dental schools could serve as mini hospitals in the event of a significant bioterror attack because they contain many of the needed resources.

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A federal judge for the Northern District of Georgia dismissed two dental amalgam lawsuits filed against the American Dental Association, saying the court lacked personal jurisdiction over the ADA.

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A New York State Supreme Court judge has dismissed two lawsuits, which claimed that dental amalgam fillings had harmed plaintiffs.

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America's dentists are making it easier on February 21 for nearly a million underserved children to receive needed dental services at more than 5,000 locations throughout the country on the ADA's first Give Kids A Smile/National Children's Dental Access Day.

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Close to a million "Ahhs" will be heard on February 21 as children open wide for the largest dental check up in the country. On "Give Kids A Smile/National Children's Dental Access Day," dentists at more than 5,000 sites

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Give Kids A Smile, national campaign to deliver free oral health education, screening and treatment services to children who would not otherwise receive dental care.

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Patients who receive antidepressant medication for psychiatric and other medical reasons might be at increased risk for adverse dental effects, according to a study.

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The American Dental Association has restructured and merged all of its charitable activities into a single new entity, the ADA Foundation, effective January 1, 2003, the ADA announced today.

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The American Dental Association is calling for the labeling of bottled water with its fluoride concentration and company contact information, including address and telephone number.

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A person with bulimia may seem to have a regular smile, but look at the back of the patient's teeth with a dental mirror and a very different story emerges.

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A team of health care professionals and the widow of Minnesota Twins ballplayer Bill Tuttle say dentists are uniquely positioned to detect oral cancer, a disease estimated to kill more Americans than skin cancer or cervical cancer.

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Today's older adults are keeping their natural teeth longer but, depending on their overall health, may need an individualized preventive oral care plan for healthy teeth and gums, according to Gretchen Gibson, D.D.S., M.P.H.

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Today's baby boomers are deluged with information about age-defying treatments, some of which are legitimate and some definitely not, according to Paul C. Belvedere, D.D.S., in a presentation to oral health professionals.

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Emerging trends in periodontal (gum) disease diagnosis and therapy will influence the way dentists manage their patients, says Jon B. Suzuki, DDS, PhD, MBA

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It sounds like science fiction, but to treat the merest trace of a cavity, your dentist may someday have you rinse with a solution containing millions of microscopic machines called "nanoassemblers

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Oral health providers could play a key role in identifying the occurrence of a bioterrorist attack, says Louis G. DePaola, D.D.S., M.S., to dental professionals.

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Regular dental care to replace missing teeth or preserve denture function may be critical for the very old in maintaining a balanced diet and consuming adequate amounts of nutrients, say University of Iowa researchers in a study of 220 persons, averaging 79 years of age.

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The American Dental Association (ADA) announced today it received a grant of $1.2 million from the National Cancer Institute to develop and implement a continuing education program for oral health care professionals in the fight against oral cancer.

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A word of caution to those who want to brighten their smile by whitening their teeth. A new study reveals one in two people experience temporary tooth sensitivity as a result of home whitening treatment.

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Most participants in a large East Coast study demonstrated a lack of knowledge about oral cancer risk factors, awareness of oral cancer examinations and the importance of early detection, according to researchers.

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With a guiding vision that all people should have access to good oral health care, the American Dental Association (ADA) recently released its Future of Dentistry (FOD) report, outlining ways in which the dental profession can help make the vision a reality.

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Dentists are proud that most Americans enjoy excellent oral health. But we also believe it is a national disgrace that in 21st Century America, thousands of children can't sleep or eat properly, can't pay attention in school, can't smile because they have untreated dental disease, which is so easily preventable.

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To reduce stress and possibly the risk of a heart attack, people with a history of heart disease should schedule short, early in the day dental appointments.

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The good news is that children from low-income families are getting more dental care. Unfortunately, the increase is due largely to free care provided by dentists.

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Although people are losing fewer teeth as they age, a recently released American Dental Association survey reveals that when those teeth are replaced, more Americans are choosing dental implants as a replacement option than they did in the past.

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Dentistry has for years worked to counter assertions about dental amalgam that are riddled with half-truths, outright inaccuracies and junk science, and we will continue to do so vigorously. Concern about amalgam-because of its mercury content-is intuitive but unfounded.

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The American Dental Association said it is suing one of the nation's largest health care companies, WellPoint Health Networks Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, Blue Cross of California, charging the health care conglomerate with breach of contract, unlawfully interfering with the dentist-patient relationship and trade libel.

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Exposure to several fluoride sources may explain the increase of enamel fluorosis (mottled tooth enamel) in children in the late 1980s compared with the 1930s.

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Children's health and welfare should be primary discussion points when decisions are made regarding exclusive vendor contracts (sometimes referred to as "pouring rights") in schools, the American Dental Association (ADA) believes.

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Children's dental health and access to oral health care services were among programs sharing nearly $800,000 in grants and awards in 2001 from the American Dental Association Health Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Dental Association.

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If your child participates in organized sports or recreational activities, there's always the risk of injury, according to the American Dental Association as February marks its 53rd Annual National Children's Dental Health Month.

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Important dental developments occur in children between ages two and the time they start kindergarten, says the American Dental Association, as February marks its 53rd Annual National Children's Dental Health Month observance.

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The American Dental Association says pregnant women can help ensure their children get a good start on their oral health by focusing on staying healthy, including a proper diet, because teeth begin developing between the third and sixth month of pregnancy.

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The federal government's method for identifying poor oral health conditions among nursing home residents is inadequate, and the American Dental Association seeks to redress the problem, to ensure that these facilities correctly assess oral health and provide appropriate care to their residents.

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Significant progress has occurred in gene therapy research, including treatment for head and neck cancers and repair of damaged salivary glands.

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Many experts say children can safely suck their thumbs or pacifiers until they enter school, but a new study suggests if the behavior persists after age two, children's bite may be affected.

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Frequent exposure to sugar-sweetened soft drinks increases risk for dental caries (tooth decay), according to an American Dental Association report to its policy-making body during the association's recent Annual Session.

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If you haven't had your teeth and gums examined lately, now is a good time to resolve that good oral health is part of a healthful lifestyle and start the New Year off by scheduling a dental visit, says the American Dental Association.

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The American Dental Association has launched a nationwide oral cancer public service campaign, encouraging Americans to take an active role in learning the signs of the disease that kills one American every hour.

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Imagine a visit to the dentist where cavities and gum disease can be prevented by using gene therapy. Imagine your dentist being able to repair or regenerate your teeth using your own DNA. Such a future is not far away, predicts a dean at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, in a presentation at the American Dental Association's Annual Session on October 16.