Kristen Pratt Machado is executive editor for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and Decisions in Dentistry and director of publishing operations for Belmont Business Media. She has been with the company since its inception in 2001.
Proposed changes to the federal Head Start program could eliminate daily supervised toothbrushing and oral hygiene instruction for young children at increased risk for dental caries.
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw can cause devastating oral complications, making risk assessment, prevention, and early diagnosis essential for patients taking antiresorptive or antiangiogenic medications.
A continuing resolution to support currently funded federal agencies, including those related to oral health, through December 11 was passed by the House and Senate and signed by the President on September 2.
A $3.1 million grant will help researchers at Eastman Institute for Oral Health develop an AI platform that can be used to predict, diagnose, and treat oral diseases.
From pro-inflammatory foods to vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, nutrition may play an important role in periodontal inflammation and overall systemic health.