Dental hygienist Jennifer Geiselhofer often cleans the teeth of senior patients who can’t easily get to a dentist’s office. But until recently, if she found a cavity, there was little she could do. “I ...

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Dental fillings are far from being a pleasant experience, but right now they're necessary to fill cavities and prevent ...

Dental therapist Sarah Chagnon treats a patient at the Swinomish Dental Clinic in La Conner, Wash., as part of a school-based "sealant week" program. More states are considering authorizing licensures ...

Studies show virtually all Americans will experience tooth decay at some point in their lives, and the numbers are increasing. "We saw it increasing in adults age 21 to 64, and we saw it in adults ...