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 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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