Reports of unlicensed individuals performing dental procedures are on the rise, leaving patients financially and physically harmed while eroding trust in legitimate oral health professionals. Strengthening oversight and patient awareness is essential…
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Precision Begins With Diagnosis
Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of predictable full-arch rehabilitation, especially in complex maxillary cases where anatomy,…
Real, Lasting Change Happens on the Patient’s Terms
True behavior change doesn’t happen because we tell patients what to do, but rather it happens when they discover their own reasons…
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,…
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Monkeypox: Public Health Emergencies Issued in San Francisco and New York
As the United States struggles to contain another highly infectious disease—monkeypox—San Francisco and the state of New York have declared their own public health emergencies. The US has more than 5,000 reported cases of monkeypox with 40%…
The End of Summer Brings Deadlines for Many Small Business Grants
A variety of small business grants are available from New York to Texas to support small businesses still struggling due to the pandemic, according to Small Business Trends, and many of these have deadlines scheduled for the end of summer.…
Dental Researcher Tackles Oral Health Disparities Among Older Adults
In the state of Ohio, low-income older adults experience increased rates of oral disease and face significant barriers to professional dental services. Assistant Dean of Clinical and Translational Research at Case Western Reserve University…
Florida Nonprofit Abruptly Closes, Leaving Patients in Mid-Treatment
SmileFaith Foundation, a nonprofit organization in New Port Richey, Florida, that provided low-cost dental treatment to veterans who do not quality for dental services through the VA system, abruptly shut its doors, leaving patients in the…
Moderna to Release Redesigned COVID Vaccine to Thwart New Variant
Moderna has revamped its COVID-19 vaccine to more effectively combat the highly contagious Omicron BA.5 variant. The new vaccine will be available this fall as a booster shot. The United States federal government has secured 66 million…
BURST Oral Care Launches Professional-Grade Whitening Trays for Dental Office Results At-Home
BURST Oral Care (burstoralcare.com) continues its mission of creating brighter smiles with the launch of its new Teeth Whitening Trays by BURST. Designed for safe and easy use, this powerful at-home whitening treatment was created with the…
Little Evidence Shows School-Based Oral Health Screenings Increase Likelihood of Dental Visits
A recently published Cochrane Review found insufficient evidence to support the idea that school-based dental screenings lead to children seeking professional dental care. The authors analyzed studies from the United Kingdom, India, United…
Leading the Way
From furthering the dental hygiene scope of practice to owning her own dental lab, Lori Hendrick, MS, CDA, CDT, RDH, PhD, is a true innovator.
Periodontal Pathogens Linked to Development of Alzheimer Disease
Alzheimer disease is a particularly cruel form of dementia. Now researchers are gaining insights into how periodontal diseases likely factor into its development.
New Research to Investigate Effects of Aging on Oral Health
As we age, the risk for numerous health problems goes up. That includes oral health.
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