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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Forward Science Celebrates 10 Years of Changing Lives
Forward Science, a Houston-based MedTech company, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. For the past 10 years, Forward Science has developed and manufactured several oral healthcare products and devices, including OralID, SalivaMAX, BioStōm,…
Needlestick Injury Results in Transmission of Monkeypox
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported on an emergency department nurse who was infected with monkeypox after a needlestick injury that occurred while treating a patient with monkeypox. Published in…
AMA Approves Code for Healthcare Personnel to Apply SDF
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently approved a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for healthcare providers to receive reimbursement for the application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to arrest dental caries lesions…
Supporting Positive Implant Outcomes
While implant therapy offers a high rate of success, it is not without potential pitfalls. This Perio Update will review the key points to hit while in the treatment planning phase to ensure the success of implant therapy.
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California Employers Can No Longer Discriminate Against Employees Who Engage in Off-the-Job…
According to a new California state law that takes effect on January 1, 2024, employers cannot discriminate against potential hires or employees who engage in off-the-job marijuana use. Many California employers, including dental practices,…
American Diabetes Association Initiates Oral Health Campaign
Dental care is critical to patients with diabetes, and research has revealed a bidirectional link between diabetes and periodontal diseases, with poor management of blood sugar leading to increased risk of periodontitis and poor oral health…
For Those With Long COVID-19, Symptoms Endure Past 18 Months
Most individuals who experience long-term COVID-19 symptoms 12 months after the infection resolves continue to endure the same symptoms 18 months later. This revelation was discovered during a deep dive into the health outcomes of more than…
Eye Massager Makes Big Difference in Reducing Dental Anxiety
A recent case report found that an eye massager significantly reduced dental anxiety prior to a tooth extraction procedure. Published in Cureus, the case report chronicled the removal of an impacted mandibular third molar in an 18-year-old…
Organized Dentistry Makes a Big Push for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA), which would guarantee that all health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment, including dental services, for patients with congenital anomalies, was passed by the United States House of…
Will the US See a COVID-19 Resurgence This Fall?
The United States has seen declining numbers of COVID-19 after reaching a plateau over the summer. Unfortunately, this decrease may not be here to stay. As the weather grows colder and Americans spend more time inside, the risk for COVID-19…
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