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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
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NYU Research Shows SDF Is a Game Changer
Research conducted at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry showed that silver diamine fluoride (SDF) was as effective as dental sealants in caries prevention among children receiving care at a school-based dental clinic. The…
Professional Dental Care Utilization Drops Once Americans Enroll in Medicare
Medicare does not offer a dental benefit and this fact significantly impacts dental care usage among Americans ages 65 and older. Health Affairs reviewed data from the 2010–19 Medical Expenditure Panel Surveys on more than 97,000 Americans…
Philips and Candid Partner to Offer Dental Professionals an Effective and Efficient Orthodontic…
Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Candid Care,* creator of the CandidPro orthodontic platform, have announced a partnership to advance the efficiency and effectiveness of orthodontic care. Philips Sonicare is the…
New Report Highlights Risks of Vaping
The report “Clearing the Air: The Relationship Between Electronic Cigarette Use, Vaping, and Oral Health” presents a grim picture of the short- and long-term effects of vaping. Created by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, the report…
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Most Dentists to Charge Patients More in the Coming Year
According to the “Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry Poll” conducted by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, three out of four dentists will increase patient fees in 2023. Participating dentists noted…
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