School Dental Treatments Stop Kids’ Tooth Decay in Its Tracks

Two topical treatments applied to kids’ cavities can stop the majority of them from progressing for years, according to a study led by NYU College of Dentistry and published in JAMA Network Open.

06.09.2025

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Pandemic Dental Office Closures Linked to Increased Burden on ERs from Kids with Dental Issues

Dental office closures early in the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with a 62-percent increase in the share of emergency department visits from toothaches, abscesses, and other painful dental issues among children covered by Medicaid, according to a new study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry.

03.11.2025

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Dr. Abdulsalam Al Madani Honored with Kriser Medal

NYU College of Dentistry has awarded Dr. Abdulsalam Al Madani with the David B. Kriser Medal—the College’s highest honor—in recognition of his distinguished service to global health care, education, and humanitarian causes.

02.28.2025

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The Facts—and Largely Unfounded Fears—of Fluoride

In 1999, fluoridated drinking water was named one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — alongside the ability to control infectious diseases and the discovery of tobacco as a health hazard. So why is this public health hero suddenly under growing scrutiny by politicians, citizens, and scientists?

01.21.2025

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Researchers Reveal Mechanisms Underlying Sjögren’s Disease

Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry and NYU Grossman School of Medicine are closer to understanding what drives the autoimmune disorder Sjögren’s disease, thanks to new discoveries about the role of calcium signaling, regulatory T cells, and interferon.

12.18.2024

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Scientists Find Promising New Target for Antidepressants — In the Gut

Increasing serotonin in the lining of the gut improves anxiety and depression in animal studies and may offer new therapeutic approach during pregnancy to avoid newfound risk of digestive issues in children.

12.11.2024

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NYU Pain Research Center Scientists Discover New Receptor for Nerve Growth Factor

Cellular studies reveal neuropilin-1 is required for signaling pain and may offer a new approach for developing or repurposing therapies to address chronic pain

12.05.2024

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Virtual Reality: A ‘Flight Simulator’ for Dental Students

NYU College of Dentistry is developing custom VR technology to help dentists-in-training build their skills, including learning to give injections

12.03.2024

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Dr. Rita Bilello Named Clinical Director of the NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities

Rita Bilello, DDS, a dentist and former CEO of Metro Community Health Centers, has been named clinical director of the NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities, effective October 1, 2024.

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NYU Dentistry Alumni Support Veterans Program with $1 Million Gift

NYU College of Dentistry has received a $1 million gift from alumni Noel Liu, DDS (’07) and Nazish Jafri, DDS (’11) to support the Veterans Oral Care Access Resource (VOCARE), which provides comprehensive dental care to veterans across New York City.

11.11.2024

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From Veteran to Dental Assistant

Brooklyn-born Army veteran Rickey Pryor has worked as a housekeeper and in food services at VA hospitals in New York City. Last year, he was in need of a new set of dentures—but like most veterans, he didn’t qualify for dental care through the VA.

11.08.2024

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NYU Dentistry Dedicates New Apa Aesthetic Suite

On Monday, October 28th, NYU College of Dentistry held a dedication ceremony for the new Apa Aesthetic Suite, a state-of-the-art clinical facility located on the first floor of the College.

10.28.2024

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NYU Dentistry to Host Disability and Health Policy Symposium—Nov. 13

Third AHEAD symposium invites policymakers, health professionals, and the disability community to the table to discuss improving oral health care for people with disabilities

10.22.2024

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NYU Pain Research Center Receives NIH Grant to Study Chemotherapy-Related Pain

The National Institutes of Health has awarded a five-year, $4.63 million grant to NYU College of Dentistry researchers to study chemotherapy-induced painful peripheral neuropathy (CIPPN).

10.03.2024

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