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Addressing the Opioid Epidemic

Jan 21, 2022

Oral health professionals can make a difference in decreasing opioid misuse through risk assessment, education, and providing referrals for treatment.

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Emergency Medicine Preparedness

Jan 20, 2022

The entire dental team needs to be equipped to identify and manage perioperative emergencies during moderate sedation.

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The Link Between Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Jan 20, 2022

Strategies for recognizing and managing sleep apnea in the dental setting.

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Supporting the Longevity of Dental Implants

Jan 20, 2022

Dental hygienists play a critical role in the success of implant therapy.

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One-Time Subgingival Irrigation

Jan 19, 2022

Should I use chlorhexidine or stabilized chlorine dioxide for one-time subgingival irrigation after scaling and root planing?

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Addressing Dentinal Hypersensitivity With Mouthrinse

Jan 19, 2022

Research shows that some formulations may offer patients relief from this common oral condition.

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The ABCs of Face Shields

Jan 19, 2022

Face shields play an important role in the PPE armamentarium, particularly during procedures that create large particles and droplets.

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Throat Swab May Be Better Bet on Rapid COVID-19 Tests Than Nose Swab

Jan 9, 2022

Rapid antigen tests conducted via nasal swab may not be effective at detecting COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant within the first few days of infection. Swabbing the throat has been suggested as a more effective alternative as the…

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