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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Oral Healthcare Front-Liners Struggled With Anxiety and Depression at Start of Pandemic
COVID-19 took a toll on many aspects of life, not least of which was the mental health of front-line workers in the dental professions.
Oral Bacteria Diversity Linked to Oral Hygiene Habits
A new study finds a strong correlation between gingival bleeding and the numbers and types of pathogens found in the oral cavity.
Dental Practices Continue to Struggle With Labor Shortage
With research conducted jointly by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and the American Dental Association reporting that approximately 8% of dental hygienists left the field for good during the pandemic, many dental practices are…
Monkeypox Is Found Across All 50 States
Monkeypox—which public health officials initially thought could be contained—has now spread to all 50 states. On August 22, Wyoming became the last state to report its first case. Eligibility for the vaccine is currently open only to those…
A Look at Peri-Implant Disease Classification
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Implant therapy is often the treatment of choice when it comes to addressing tooth loss. And for the most part, it is quite successful. However, as dental hygienists are well aware, some…
Biorhythm Present in Teeth Related to Weight Status in Adolescents
New research out of the University of Kent in Canterbury, England, shows that the biorhythm present in primary molars is associated with weight status in adolescents. The study looked at naturally exfoliated primary molars of 61 adolescents…
Happy National Tooth Fairy Day!
Twice per year—on August 22 and February 28—we celebrate the excitement of children losing their primary teeth with National Tooth Fairy Day. According to a poll conducted by Delta Dental, 79% of homes in the United States with children…
Dental Startup Receives Another Round of Funding
Venture capitalists recently invested $14.7 million into Flossy, a dental startup, bringing its total funding to more than $17 million. The company is hoping to address the high cost of both oral healthcare and dental insurance, improving…
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…
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