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Ambrosia Brody, Managing Editor

Ambrosia V. Brody has served as managing editor at Belmont Publications, inc. since 2016. With a breadth of experience in writing and developing editorial content, Brody is integral to the publication of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, Decisions in Dentistry, and the company’s digital and social media platforms. She holds a Master of Arts in Communications from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of La Verne.

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Study Finds 81% of Dental Antibiotic Prescriptions Are Unnecessary

Jul 3, 2019

Dentists are writing too many antibiotic prescriptions before dental procedures—approximately 80.9%, to be exact—for patients who do not need them, according to a University of Illinois (UIC) College of Pharmacy study.

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Study Shows Dentists Are Detecting More Oral Cancers

Jun 28, 2019

Oral health professionals in Ontario, Canada are detecting more cases of oral cancer and pre-cancer than ever before, according to an 11-year study led by University of Toronto researchers.

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5 Things to Know About Measles

Jun 25, 2019

To protect yourself from measles and to help educate patients about the importance of immunizations, you should be familiar with vaccination recommendations.

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Nebraska Names Hygienist of the Year

Jun 20, 2019

When Ryan D. Rutar, RDH, MAM, BA, BS, applied for the Nebraska Dental Hygienists’ Association’s 2019 Nebraska Dental Hygienist of the Year Award, he wasn’t sure he had much of a chance.

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AAPD Adopts New Tagline: ‘Big Love for Little Teeth’

Jun 20, 2019

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the “Big Authority on Little Teeth,” has announced a rebranding of Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children, its charitable arm, as the AAPD Foundation.

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7 Tips on Taking the Perfect Headshot

Jun 18, 2019

We’ve rounded up the 7 best tips to help you take a great photo using your phone.

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5 Things to Consider When Talking to Patients About Activated Charcoal

Jun 18, 2019

Patients who are trying to achieve a bright white smile may have already asked you whether oil pulling or activated charcoal is worth a try.

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Does Dental Care Improve Outcomes for Patients with Drug/Alcohol Addiction?

Jun 14, 2019

Researchers at the University of Utah have found a link between comprehensive dental care and substance abuse treatment outcomes for patients with drug and alcohol addiction.

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5 Strategies When Caring for Patients with Special Needs

Jun 11, 2019

Clinicians can better serve patients with special needs by being prepared to offer treatment modifications. Here are 5 strategies when caring for patients with special needs.

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How Micro-Robots Noninvasively Remove Dental Plaque

Jun 7, 2019

A team of engineers, dentists, and biologists from the University of Pennsylvania has developed an army of tiny robots that can access hard-to-reach areas of the mouth for plaque and biofilm removal.