Researchers are testing whether transferring healthy oral bacteria from donors can rebalance the oral microbiome and provide a breakthrough treatment for chronic oral malodor.
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The Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award Honors Icon in Dental Hygiene…
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Why Routine Patient Shielding May No Longer Be Necessary
Advances in digital imaging, rectangular collimation, and modern radiation science are challenging decades-old shielding practices.
Rice University Students Harness AI to Transform the Front Desk
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Temple University Opens a Dental Clinic in a Local Elementary School
The Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry—in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia—has opened a four-operatory dental clinic in the William D. Kelly Elementary School, which is located near the dental…
Program Introduces Disadvantaged Teens to Careers in Dental Hygiene
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Four New Codes Introduced to Treat Sleep Apnea
Beginning January 1, 2024, dental providers will have four additional Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes that can be used for reimbursement related to the treatment of sleep apnea in the dental setting. The new codes cover screening for…
Los Angeles Area Dental Office Suffers Burglary of Hard-Copy Data
In 2023, the stealing of data conjures up the disappearance of digital records into the darkest parts of the web. However, hard-copy data remain highly valuable as one California dental office unfortunately discovered. At 3 in the morning,…
Orascoptic Introduces Ergo Loupes
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A Natural Approach to Periodontal Therapy
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Oral Health Concerns Interfering With Bisphosphonate Prescriptions
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Community Dental Health Coordinator Broadens Preventive Care in Southern Arizona
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