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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ADHA Seeking Dental Hygienists for COVID-19 Research Panel
Licensed dental hygienists in the US are invited to participate in a research study that seeks to understand COVID-19-related employment, management, risk, and infection control methods used by dental offices and dental hygienists.
Dentsply Sirona Establishes Scholarship Fund at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State…
Dentsply Sirona will donate $100,000 to create the Dentsply Sirona Scholarship Fund for Innovation and Leadership.
Reaching the Underserved
This information is from the article Reaching Beyond the Operatory by Olivia Morzenti, RDH, BS, CDHC, and Leciel Bono, RDH-ER, MS. To read the article, click here.
Oral Health Problems Related to Stress Are on the Rise
Oral health professionals reported a significant uptick in the number of patients presenting with stress-related oral problems since the global COVID-19 pandemic began impacting dental practices in March 2020, according to the American…
Small Indoor Gatherings Deemed Acceptable for Those Fully Vaccinated
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on March 8 that small indoor gatherings are safe for those who have been fully vaccinated. However, the CDC asserts that, regardless of vaccination status, all…
Educating Your Patients About the Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines
This information is from the article What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines by Michelle Wood, RDH, MS, and JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AFAAOM. To read the article, click here.
Hands-Free HVE From DentalEZ
DentalEZ® has announced the release of an easy-to-use extraoral High Volume Evacuator (HVE) holder that can fit just about any dental chair quickly and easily.
America’s ToothFairy Provides Pandemic Relief Thanks to Donation From 3M Oral Care
While measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus have taken their toll on businesses across the board, nonprofit dental clinics have been extensively impacted.
Determining Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Workplace musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common cause of limited or lost work time. According to the United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics, approximately 30% of work-related injuries are attributed to MSDs. As dental…
NIH to Investigate Effects of SARS-CoV-2 on Children
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is instituting a new research program to investigate the effects of the novel coronavirus on children. While many kids develop none or few symptoms from infection with SARS-CoV-2, others come down…
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