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As more states consider adding the American Dental Association’s “oral preventive assistant,” dental hygienists assert patient care…
When a Bargain Smile Comes at a High Cost
With millions of Americans traveling abroad for cheaper dental care, a tragic case in Turkey underscores the potentially serious…
Is Povidone-Iodine the Underrated Antiseptic in Dentistry?
With broad antimicrobial activity, low cost and multiple potential oral health applications, povidone-iodine may be a valuable…
Can Your Patients Hear You?
With hearing loss affecting more than 50 million Americans, oral health professionals can improve communication, reduce anxiety and…
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Small Study Finds Probiotic Mouthrinse Improves Oral Health
A small study of 30 children found that mouthrinses containing probiotics can help limit plaque accumulation. The study included a group that used the probiotic mouthrinse once daily and a group that used a fluoride rinse once daily. No…
Pain Relief Following Tooth Extractions Need Not Include Opioids
According to new research published in JAMA Network Open, effective alternatives to opioids are available for patients recovering from tooth extraction procedures. The study included a group of adults who had dental extractions performed at…
Get Ready for Office Manager Appreciation Month
September is Office Manager Appreciation Month—a celebration officially recognized by the American Association of Dental Office Management to acknowledge the countless contributions of these tireless professionals. The month-long event…
Elevate Introduces Allday Dry Mouth Gel
Allday Dry Mouth Gel is the newest addition to the Elevate Oral Care (877-866-9113; elevateoralcare.com) oral moisturizing product line. Allday Gel combats dry mouth differently than any other moisturizing oral product. Its patented formula…
After Pandemic Failures, the CDC to Be Reorganized
Citing the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) slow and confusing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, CDC director, announced a significant overhaul of the agency. The news comes after…
Study Investigates Impact of Floss and Interdental Brushes on Periodontitis
New research conducted in Korea looks at the effects of flossing and interdental brush use on the prevention of periodontitis. With more than 11,600 subjects, the study included individuals ages 19 and older, some of whom had 20 or more…
COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection Moves From Private Company to CDC
Accurately reporting how many patients were hospitalized due to COVID-19 was paramount to understanding the level of spread in a community. At the start of the pandemic, this data collection was outsourced to a private company, TeleTracking…
US Public Health Service Chief Dental Officer to Retire
Timothy L. Ricks, DMD, MPH, FICD, who has served as the United States Public Health Service Chief Dental Officer for the past 4 years, will retire at the end of August. Ricks oversaw the updated version of the Surgeon General’s Report on…
Oral Health Professionals Well-Positioned to Spot Monkeypox Lesions
Oral lesions are a common symptom of monkeypox, and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants oral health professionals to note the presence of suspicious lesions and refer patients for monkeypox testing. Monkeypox…
CDC Eliminates the Quarantine-at-Home Guideline for Those Exposed to COVID-19
On August 11, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it no longer recommends individuals quarantine at home following exposure to the novel coronavirus, regardless of vaccination status. As…
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