Many U.S. Adults Unfamiliar With Key Dental Terms, Survey Finds

A new Adult's Oral Health & Well-Being Survey indicates that a significant portion of the American population is not familiar with certain key dental terms. This unfamiliarity may lead to unease in the dental chair during discussions with your oral…

4 Ways Your Smile Improves Your Life — and the Lives Around You

Many people go to the dentist not just because they want good oral health, but also because having a great smile is a good confidence booster and makes them more likely to smile more often. But it also impacts those…

ADA Statement on Study Involving Dental Floss

By the American Dental Association Recent, wide-spread news coverage based upon a recent research study may raise unwarranted concern about the safety of certain types of dental floss. The ADA Science Institute finds the data insufficient to support the conclusions…

Dentists Warn of Dangers Linked to DIY Dentistry

The popular trend of DIY dentistry is popping up in social media and online videos, but the American Dental Association is warning consumers to steer clear of doing at-home dentistry. FDA member Dr. Monica Gonzalez says she recently noticed alarming…