New analysis confirms ibuprofen plus acetaminophen works just as well or better than hydrocodone for both men and women after wisdom tooth removal. Patients experienced less disruption to sleep and daily life, with fewer follow-up calls for extra…
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Introducing Allday® 5000 Sensitive Toothpaste
Introducing Allday® 5000 Sensitive Toothpaste, the latest addition to Elevate Oral Care’s innovative line of prescription-strength…
Unlicensed Dental Providers Put Patients and the Profession at Risk
Reports of unlicensed individuals performing dental procedures are on the rise, leaving patients financially and physically harmed…
Precision Begins With Diagnosis
Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of predictable full-arch rehabilitation, especially in complex maxillary cases where anatomy,…
Real, Lasting Change Happens on the Patient’s Terms
True behavior change doesn’t happen because we tell patients what to do, but rather it happens when they discover their own reasons…
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NYU Dentistry Awarded $2 Million to Train Dentists to Treat People with Disabilities
NYU College of Dentistry’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry has received a nearly $2 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to train dental hygienists, dentists and other health professionals to provide…
Breathe Your Way Calm
Terri Patrick, RDH, MS, CHES—an orofacial myofunctional therapist—is blogging for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene about COVID-19.
In previous blogs the challenges of breathing while wearing N95 masks and the benefits of nasal…
How A Novel Bone-Graft Material Can Lessen Dental Surgical Pain
Researchers at Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan, report a new dental bone-graft material may eliminate bone graft pain during dental implant surgery.
Oral Rash May Be Symptom of COVID-19
Skin rashes are well known symptoms of COVID-19, especially among young people. Now Spanish researchers have found that a rash within the oral cavity may also be indicative of infection with the novel coronavirus. In a small study of 21…
Study Suggests Bacteria in Chinese Pickles Can Prevent Caries
A probiotic derived from Chinese pickles may help prevent caries, according to researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beersheba, Israel, and Sichuan University in Chengdu, China.
California’s Second Shutdown Spares Dental Practices
In response to a surge in new COVID-19 cases, California Governor Gavin Newsom has implemented a second shutdown of the state. On July 13, Newsom ordered the closure of bars, indoor restaurants, movie theaters, and wineries in all 58…
Dentists Now Eligible for COVID-19 HHS Provider Relief Funds
For the first time, dentists who provide services to patients enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) can apply for relief funding.
Caries Reduction With Topical Fluoride
Topical application of fluoride—which is available in gels, varnishes, and liquids—is the most effective way to use fluoride in the prevention of dental caries.
Study Provides Insight on Effectiveness of N95 Mask Decontamination
With the continued growth of the novel coronavirus across much of the Southern and Western United States, ensuring that health care providers—including oral health professionals—have the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) remains…
DentaQuest Partnership Offers Free Continuing Education Courses to Support Dentists’ Return to Work
Online learning center features enriching content with courses in infection control, teledentistry, value-based care and other practice improvement topics
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