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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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University at Buffalo Researchers Receive $6.6M to Study Oral Diseases

Dec 6, 2018

University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Oral Biology researchers have received six grants from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling $6.6 million to study…

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Review Highlights Need for Studies on Ergonomic Interventions

Nov 29, 2018

Because oral health professionals are prone to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), effective ergonomic interventions are needed to prevent work-related MSDs.

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7 Ways to Make Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids

Nov 27, 2018

Parents can help protect their child’s teeth from caries by practicing healthy oral hygiene habits at home.

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Tooth Loss May Indicate Malnutrition

Nov 21, 2018

Compared to the general population, older adults with only 10 to 19 teeth are more likely to be at risk for impaired oral health and malnutrition, which may adversely affect quality of life.

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7 Mouth Friendly Thanksgiving Dishes

Nov 20, 2018

Before tucking into those mashed potatoes and pie this week, consider swapping out caries-friendly foods for healthier options.

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Poor Oral Health May Be Linked to Blood Pressure Control

Nov 16, 2018

Individuals who take medication for high blood pressure should consider placing oral health at the top of their priority list, according to a recent study that found patients with healthier mouths experienced better outcomes in therapies…

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6 Assessment Techniques for Early Diabetes Detection

Nov 15, 2018

As some of the first clinical signs of diabetes occur in the oral cavity, clinicians must be vigilant when performing dental examinations.

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Dental Hygienist/Firefighter Focuses on Oral Cancer Prevention

Nov 9, 2018

Promoting overall health has fueled Firefighter Lisa Evans, RDH, BA, EMT, throughout her 16-year dental hygiene career, as she opted to build on that passion by transitioning from hygienist to nationally certified call/volunteer…

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6 Tips on Caring for Patients with Diabetes

Nov 8, 2018

Diabetes is on the rise in the United States, as this chronic disease touches the lives of both adults and children

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Vaccination Policy Adopted to Prevent Oropharyngeal Cancers

Nov 6, 2018

As the number of cases of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers continues to rise, the American Dental Association (ADA) has identified how oral health professionals can help educate patients about using the HPV vaccine to help prevent…

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