True behavior change doesn’t happen because we tell patients what to do, but rather it happens when they discover their own reasons to change. By shifting from one-way education to patient-centered communication, dental hygienists can unlock…
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CMS Rule Cements the Importance of Oral and Systemic Health Integration
A new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services policy marks a major step toward integrating dentistry and medicine. By adding…
Exercise and Omega-3s Pose a Powerful Threat Against Apical Periodontitis
New research shows that moderate physical exercise, especially when combined with omega-3 supplementation, can reduce inflammation,…
FDA Tightens Rules on Fluoride Supplements for Children
The United States Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to restrict unapproved ingestible fluoride prescription products…
Government Shutdown Puts Dental Education and Grants in Limbo
The federal government shutdown could disrupt key United States Department of Education functions that affect dental programs and…
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The Propensity for Gingival Recession
Preventive and maintenance practices are critical to preventing and managing this common periodontal problem.
California Legislation Seeks to Attract More Assistants by Reducing Requirements
New legislation sponsored by the California Dental Association seeks to bolster the dental assisting workforce by lowering the requirements. The bill AB 481 is still undergoing review. The most significant changes the bill will introduce…
Application Period Is Open for Pre-Dental Program Serving Underrepresented Students
Started in 2021 by Arian Johnson, DDS, a Black woman who faced a variety of obstacles when applying to dental schools, the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Dental Medicine’s program Destination Dental School provides undergraduate and…
Young Woman Needs Dentures After Years Without Dental Care
The popular morning television show, Today, highlighted a 37-year-old edentulous woman who wears dentures after years without dental care due to her inability to pay. After receiving regular dental care as a child, Katelyn Bowden no longer…
Howard University Focuses ‘Give Kids a Smile’ Event on Migrant Children
Most migrant children traveling to the United States in a quest to obtain asylum have not had any access to professional dental care since their journeys began. This inspired pediatric dental resident Jose Garcia, DDS, to suggest that…
A Surprise to No One: Grandparents Spoil Kids With Sugary Treats
A study published in the February issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (ADA) finds that 72% of mothers report that grandparents indulge their grandchildren with sugary desserts and drinks. Conducted by researchers at the…
Instrumenting Difficult-to-Reach Anatomy
Following are tips to effectively remove calculus from the deep palatal surfaces of maxillary molars and maxillary buccal furcations.
Some Dental Practices Up the Ante on Luxury
With COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, some dental practices are making their offices Instagram worthy and catering to patients with champagne tastes. According to Glossy, a digital media provider centered on beauty, fashion, and wellness,…
Should Dental Hygienists Receive Tips?
A Brooklyn, New York ophthalmologist recently authored a guest commentary for the Baltimore Sun about whether the tip jar should be expanded to include healthcare professionals. Eric Dessner, MD, specifically mentions dental hygienists,…
A Rose May Be More Than Just a Rose
Researchers at Japan’s Tokyo University discovered that the part of the rose that creates its lovely fragrance, β-damascone, a natural immunomodulator, offers anti-inflammatory properties. Authors of the study, which was recently published…
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