Dr. Shelley Olson (Oxford, NC) explains the importance of regular visits to the dentist.

The NC Dental Society stands with the American Dental Association and its statement against racism and violence. It is our responsibility as health care providers to combat racism, denounce violence and be good neighbors.

The North Carolina Dental Society endorses the powerful statements of the National Dental Association and the American Dental Association as they denounce acts of racism and violence. We stand strongly united with Old North State Dental Society and will work together on this issue to help combat the acts of racism in our state.

The North Carolina Dental Society Foundation is honoring troops by donating more than 1,300 lbs. of oral health essentials to the USO of NC.

In a major victory for dentists, Governor Roy Cooper signed the NC Dental Society's Dental Bill of Rights into law this week. This common-sense legislation is among the most comprehensive dental benefits legislation to pass in the country.

As the demand for bright, picture-perfect teeth increases, so does the variety of whitening methods featured in online stories and videos. Unfortunately, not every method is safe, let alone effective, in brightening your smile.

Recently, a new vaping trend has morphed into a public health epidemic, impacting youth across the country. Though it was once touted as a safe alternative to traditional smoking, the North Carolina Dental Society warns families about the health risks, both known and unknown, associated with electronic cigarettes, pods and vaping.

Dentists today work hard to provide positive, comfortable experiences for their patients, with waiting and treatment rooms filled with amenities