Vindhya Data Science has published new research reports centered around the associations between dental and oral health services and autoimmune disease, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

The dental industry may see increased demand for hygiene products and dentist visits if the Trump administration follows through on a proposed move to end water fluoridation, CNBC reported Nov. 18.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to expand access to fluoride treatments for pediatric dental patients, according to a Nov. 16 news release from the governor's office.

The Minnesota Dental Association has voiced its continuing support for water fluoridation amid national debate about the practice's impact on patient health.

A study published in The Journal of the American Dental Association has identified new antibody and enzyme replacements that could improve the oral health of patients with mineralization disorders.

Former President Donald Trump aims to remove fluoride from public water sources if he is elected, Trump ally Robert Kennedy Jr. has said, USA Today reported Nov. 3.

The Vermont Board of Dental Examiners proposed a new set of administrative rules for dental professionals in the state. 

The American Association of Orthodontists is asking its members to sign a letter to the FDA highlighting the risks and harms related to direct-to-consumer clear aligners.

The American Dental Association and other dental technology developers have successfully exchanged a full patient record from one system to another using a dental health information exchange program.

The American Dental Hygienists' Association Board of Directors approved two interim policies, according to an Oct. 22 news release. 

The New York State Dental Association is continuing to support the addition of fluoride to water to prevent tooth decay, according to an Oct.  17 news release shared with Becker's.

The Nebraska Board of Dentistry recently approved changes to its licensing standards, norfolkneradio.com reported Oct. 17. 

The American Dental Hygienists Association is opposing three proposed resolutions from the American Dental Association. 

Several states have removed stigmatizing mental health questions from their dental licensure applications. 

The rate of amalgam restorations decreased from 21.8% in 2017 to 4.1% in 2023, according to a new study in the October issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

The American Dental Association recently adopted new standards for its continuing education recognition program. 

The American Dental Association reiterated its support for water fluoridation after a new research review claimed that the practice is less effective.

Several state dental groups have created relief funds to help residents and dental practices in need of assistance after Hurricane Helene. 

The Connecticut State Dental Association has reaffirmed its support for water fluoridation after a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must address the impact of fluoride in drinking water.

Dental organizations are sticking to their fluoride recommendations even after a federal district judge ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency must take regulatory action, according to a Sept. 26 news release.