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Delaware Passes Bill Expanding Dental Hygienists’ Scope of Practice
Senate Bill 283 authorizes Delaware dental hygienists to provide additional preventive services, expand access to care, and…
Navigating the Boundaries Between Oral Health and Mental Health
As dentistry focuses more on treating the patient and not just the mouth, clinicians must balance recognizing the links between…
What Hygienists Can Learn About Dental Anxiety From the Best Pediatric Dentist…
You know the signs when you see them — wide, tearful eyes, the white-knuckled grip on the chair and a child who refuses to “say…
Nicotine Pouches Pose a Threat to Oral Health
As nicotine pouches gain popularity, oral health professionals are increasingly on the front line of identifying localized tissue…
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Mayo Clinic Studying Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Airway Health Connection With REMplenish™…
Many Americans struggle with sleep apnea. While solutions are available, they often negatively impact quality of life. Now, researchers at the Mayo Clinic are studying a product called REMplenish™ to see how it helps those experiencing…
Europe Fosters Collaboration Between Oral and Medical Healthcare Providers
The Perio & Family Doctors campaign, led by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and the European Regional Branch of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA Europe), aims to improve patient care by fostering…
Burnout Common Among Oral Health Professionals During COVID-19
A recent report by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center at the University at Albany Center for Health Workforce Studies in New York has shed light on the prevalence and effects of stress among oral health professionals working in…
Review Finds Many Parents Are Clueless About Oral Health
A systematic review investigated parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and preferences related to their children’s oral health. The findings indicated that many parents had limited knowledge about oral health and dental care for their children.…
Mastering Proper Technique While Instrumenting Burnished Calculus Deposits
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WVU Dental School Works Hard to Keep Graduates in the State
The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry in Morgantown is increasing the number of graduates who choose to stay and practice in the state, addressing the shortage of dentists in West Virginia. In the Class of 2023, 41% of WVU…
Researchers Receive Grant to Study Early Detection of Sjögren Syndrome
Thankam Thyvalikakath, DMD, MDS, BDS, PhD, MS; Angela Bruzzaniti, PhD; and Mythily Srinivasan, BDS, MDS, PhD — researchers at the Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis — recently received a $4.7 million, 5-year grant from…
Study Finds Continued Care Tied to Safety Measures During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Researchers examined the connection between COVID-19 prevention measures and the practice of dentistry in El Salvador and Mexico between 2020 and 2021. The study included 1,719 dentists who answered a 20-question survey about their…
Can Algae Prevent Fluorosis?
A recent interventional clinical trial aimed to see if Spirulina platensis, a type of algae, could protect lambs from dental fluorosis and oxidative stress in areas where fluorosis is common. The researchers included 48 lambs, splitting…
Contributor to Both Dimensions and Decisions Receives Prestigious Award
Norman Tinanoff, DDS, MS, is the recipient of the Evidence-Based Dentistry Accomplished Faculty Award given by the American Dental Association (ADA) and American Association for Dental, Oral & Craniofacial Research. A professor in the…
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