Explore the evidence behind air polishing, salivary testing, adjunctive antibiotics, and laser therapy to determine which approaches improve periodontal outcomes and where traditional instrumentation remains essential.
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Oral Health Is One Thing Americans Can Agree On
The latest CareQuest poll finds significant bipartisan support for expanding dental coverage especially for older adults, those…
Good News and Bad News on the Status of America’s Oral Health
New survey data reveal encouraging oral health habits among adults and children, along with some surprising gaps that oral health…
When a Workplace Injury Becomes a Dental Case
After a 2012 accident left him in a coma, a Delaware man’s dental problems eventually became the subject of a workers’ compensation…
Help Anxious Patients See the Bigger Picture
Learn how advances in dental imaging and patient-centered communication can help address radiation concerns while supporting…
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Pandemic Has Done a Number on Children’s Oral Health
Study tracks decline in pediatric oral health, due in part to lockdowns and limited access to care.
Oral Health Professionals Who Raised COVID-19 Concerns to Receive Back Pay
A dental hygienist and a dental assistant who were fired by a North Texas dental practice after raising concerns regarding safe practices during the global pandemic will receive more than $15,000 in back pay after an investigation by the…
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,…
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