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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National Institutes of Health Fund NYU School of Dentistry’s Investigation Into Inflammation
Researchers are looking closely at the relationship between low-grade inflammation and aging, or “inflammaging.”
Most Americans Believe Oral Healthcare Is Essential
Poll data recently released from Delta Dental show that 69% of Americans believe the benefits provided by preventive oral healthcare outweigh the risks of visiting their dental office during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 67% are concerned…
Neurologic Symptoms Present in Most Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
Among patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in the greater Chicago area, 82.3% exhibited neurologic symptoms, including myalgia, headache, encephalopathy, and dizziness, at some point during their illness. Dysgeusia and anosmia were less…
Dental Hygienist Reflects on the Profession During the Global Pandemic
Dimensions Brand Ambassador Ann Cote, RDH, MSHA, reflects on the changes she has experienced since returning to work in May 2020.
Tips for Instrument Sharpening
This information is from the article Strategies for Effective Instrument Sharpening by Mary Kaye Scaramucci, RDH, MS. To read the article, click here.
Oral Health Professionals to Receive Priority in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Dental hygienists and dentists were identified as essential healthcare workers who should receive priority in receiving a COVID-19 vaccination during a webinar hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on…
Appropriate Fluoride Exposure in Toddlers
This information is from the article Addressing Precavitated Lesions in Toddlers by Durinda Mattana, RDH, BSDH, MS. To read the article, click here.
CDC Asserts Novel Coronavirus Can Be Spread Via Airborne Transmission
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID-19 website on October 5 with information acknowledging that the novel coronavirus can be spread via tiny droplets (aerosols) when individuals are more than 6…
Controlling Plaque Biofilm
Oral healthcare is focused on preventing and treating oral diseases. Periodontal diseases and caries, while largely preventable, are pervasive. In most cases, they can be prevented by controlling plaque biofilm via toothbrushing,…
One in 10 Older Dental Patients Inappropriately Prescribed Opioids
A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago and the University of Pittsburgh suggests that a significant proportion of older patients receiving opioids at dental visits also use psychotropic medications — a potentially…
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