As more states consider adding the American Dental Association’s “oral preventive assistant,” dental hygienists assert patient care will suffer and suggest moving the profession toward self-governance.
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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…
AI May Make Chairside Diagnosis of Cognitive Impairment a Reality
New research suggests AI can analyze subtle changes in speech during routine patient-provider interactions to identify early signs…
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Supporting the Health of Patients With Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis (GP) is a rare and often debilitating disorder with no known cure. Due to the complex nature of GP, patients are at high risk of experiencing several adverse oral conditions including but not limited to hyposalivation, erosive…
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Latest Polling Data Show Dental Practices Are Getting Back to Normal
Data collected the week of May 17 by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute showed that 86% of dental practices are at pre-pandemic patient volumes, with rural, small group, and endodontic practices experiencing the…
COVID-19 Precautions Remain Necessary in the Dental Setting
With the lifting of restrictions for vaccinated Americans by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the decision made by many states to strike previous safety guidelines related to the pandemic, many dental offices…
Dugoni School of Dentistry Launches ‘Dental Care is Essential Care’
The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry has launched a public service ad campaign to remind people that dental care is an essential part of overall health and wellness.
Good News About the Longevity of COVID-19 Immunity
Emerging research shows that immunity to the novel coronavirus may last upwards of 1 year, especially among those who are fully vaccinated and have recovered from a COVID-19 infection. Two studies, one published in Nature, the other in …
Study Examines Role of Anxiety and Facial Self-Contact in COVID-19 Transmission
An investigation into the association between fear of COVID-19, dental anxiety, and the frequency of hand-to-face contact in a dental setting may offer a better understanding of these biopsychosocial factors in the spread of COVID-19.
Swiss Researchers Map Complete Single-Cell Atlas of Human Teeth
For the first time, scientists at the University of Zurich have mapped a comprehensive atlas of single cells that comprise human teeth. The findings may lead to new cell-based approaches to various dental therapeutics. Results from the…
FDA Says Antibody Testing Not Effective in Determining Immunity Among the Vaccinated
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing is not able to determine immunity among individuals who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Antibody testing can be used to determine whether…
GSK Consumer Healthcare Commits to Make Over a Billion Toothpaste Tubes Recyclable By 2025
GSK Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH) is partnering with two global packaging suppliers to launch fully recyclable toothpaste tubes across its specialist and science-based oral health brands.
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