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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Oral Health Improves in the US Over the Past 14 Years
After launching a targeted campaign to improve the oral health of all Americans 14 years ago in response to the death of a 12-year-old boy, Deamonte Driver, caused by an untreated tooth infection, Pew Charitable Trusts notes that…
Those With Sleep Bruxism at Greater Risk of TMJ Disorders
A study out of Vienna, Austria, has found that people with sleep bruxism and specific tooth anatomy are more likely to face temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Published in the Journal of Advanced Research, results showed that the…
MicroCare to Present New ProEZ Gel™ at AORN Expo Booth #9017
MicroCare, LLC, following its recent acquisition of Certol International, a fast-growing and leading global manufacturer of instrument cleaning and infection prevention solutions, will present an expanded range of products at the AORN…
Ohio Addresses Access-to-Care Problems With Loan Repayment Program
The State of Ohio wants to improve access to professional oral healthcare for its most vulnerable citizens by offering a loan repayment program for dentists and dental hygienists. Open to practicing clinicians with student loan debt in…
Happy World Oral Health Day!
Each year on March 20, the FDI World Health Federation advocates for better oral health for all people around the globe with World Oral Health Day. The 3-year theme—launched in 2021—is “Be Proud of Your Mouth.” Its focus is to encourage…
NIH Funds Research on the Origin of Mandibular Disorders
Joan T. Richtsmeier, PhD, a distinguished professor at Pennsylvania State University, has received a $2.8 million grant to investigate one of the most common birth defects—mandibular disorders. The 5-year grant is funded by the National…
Elevating the Allied Dental Professions
Rebecca Stolberg, RDH, BSDH, MSDH, shares her insight on a career dedicated to furthering the profession of dental hygiene.
Oral Health Suffers During Global Pandemic
With day-to-day routines out of whack, many get out of the oral hygiene habit.
Research Shows Link Between Vaping and Periodontal Diseases
While purported as “safer” than traditional cigarettes, vaping has distinct effects on oral health.
New Study Finds Link Between Poor Oral Health and Severity of COVID-19
A study recently published in the Journal of Periodontology has found an association between poor periodontal health and severity of COVID-19 illness. In a sample of 128 study participants, all of whom were hospitalized due to COVID-19,…
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