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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Leaders from across the dental industry have announced the formation of the Dental AI Council (DAIC), an organization devoted to helping define the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry. The 15 founding members represent all…
Burst Oral Probiotics
These small but mighty lozenges are the ultimate fighters in advanced oral care to provide your mouth with the good bacteria needed to help fight infections, tackle gum issues and stop tooth decay (among many other benefits!). A…
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Saliva May Be Key to Quick Detection of COVID-19 in Asymptomatic Individuals
A mass testing approach using saliva samples to detect COVID-19 in people who are asymptomatic has been introduced by researchers in Japan. This approach is key to managing a possible second wave of COVID-19 as the weather changes and…
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Although dental hygiene is a young profession comparatively speaking, the number of dental hygienists has grown significantly in recent years in correlation with the increase in the number of dental hygiene schools. The United States Bureau…
Many Chinese-Manufactured KN95 Masks Don’t Make the Cut
Quality assurance researchers have found that as many as 70% of KN95 masks—which became a popular buy for United States hospitals as personal protective equipment supply channels were squeezed due to the pandemic—do not meet the…
Finland Uses Dogs to Sniff Out the Novel Coronavirus at Helsinki Airport
In efforts to keep SARS CoV-2 out of the small Northern European country, Finnish public health officials are using dogs trained to recognize the smell of the novel coronavirus at the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to identify passengers who may…
Researchers Unearth Pocket in the SARS-CoV-2 Virus That May Aid Treatment
An electron cryo-microscopy of the novel coronavirus’ infamous “spike” revealed a small pocket containing linoleic acid (LA) buried deep within it. A polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid, LA is involved in inflammation and immune modulation,…
Legendary Dental Educator Arthur A. Dugoni, DDS, MSD, Passes Away at 95
Arthur A. Dugoni, DDS, MSD, who transformed the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry into one of the nation’s preeminent institutions during his 28 years as dean, died September 23 at his home in Palo Alto, California. He was 95.…
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