Healthy dental hygiene can reduce your risk of developing dental problems, which can be associated with additional health issues. Take, for example, gum disease, which has been linked to oral cancer, ...

A landmark study of more than 97 million dental claims, conducted by Delta Dental Plans Association, found two-thirds of children who are at higher risk of developing cavities aren't getting ...

Every patient is unique, which means oral care plans need to be tailored to the individual. However, even low-risk patients are advised to visit a dentist for a preventive visit at least once a year.

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

I recently saw that you have addressed the dental hygiene workforce shortage by allowing oral preventive dental assistants in select states to undergo 120 hours of training, enabling them to perform ...