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…
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Vista Apex, a market leader in endodontic and restorative dental products, was honored with two International Stevie Awards at the 17th Annual International Business Awards show, held virtually in December 2021. RE-GEN Bioactive Dental…
Cannabidiol Shows Promise in the Fight Against SARS-CoV-2
A University of Chicago study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, suggests that an oral solution of cannabidiol (CBD)—derived from the cannabis plant—may be an effective antiviral agent with the potential to prevent SARS-CoV-2…
New Study Shows Age and Income Impact Dental Hygienists’ COVID-19 Infection Control Protocol
A new study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene found that age and income influence dental hygienists’ COVID-19 infection control protocols. The study of 500 practicing dental hygienists in South Korea discovered that…
Pursuing New Avenues of Care
From massage to dental hygiene, Amanda LaPean, RDH, BA, makes a difference in the lives of patients.
Ancient Skeletons Reveal Secrets of the Oral Microbiome
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Internet Trend May Pose Health Risks
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Interval for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Boosters Shortened From 6 Months to 5 Months
As the United States continues to break records with skyrocketing COVID-19 case numbers, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changed its recommendation for the Pfizer and Moderna booster shots. Individuals who have received two doses…
Throat Swab May Be Better Bet on Rapid COVID-19 Tests Than Nose Swab
Rapid antigen tests conducted via nasal swab may not be effective at detecting COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant within the first few days of infection. Swabbing the throat has been suggested as a more effective alternative as the…
US Searches Across the Globe to Fill COVID-19-Related Nursing Shortage
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