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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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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Virginia Rolls Out Bluetooth-Based COVID-19 Tracing App
The state of Virginia recently released COVIDWISE, a contact-tracing app designed to alert Virginia residents when they have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in order to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus. The app relies on…
Treating Herpes With Laser Therapy
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Study Reports Large Gaps in Access to Dental Care
A policy brief from UCLA Center for Health Policy Research shows low-income California adults are less likely to receive regular dental checkups and more likely to visit the dentist for specific problems than those with higher incomes.
The Truth Behind “Mask Mouth”
Jessica Fagan, RDH, BS, MA—a full-time faculty member at Carrington College in Sacramento, California—is blogging for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene about COVID-19.
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MouthWatch Ranks 1303 on the 2020 Inc 5000 List
MouthWatch, a leader in innovative teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools and intraoral imaging devices, was recently included on the annual Inc. 5000 list.
Impact of Estrogen on TMJ Pain
Affecting the quality of life for more than 10 million Americans, temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are musculoskeletal conditions associated with pain and dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and muscles of mastication. The…
Can Antibody-Delivering Drugs Prevent COVID-19 or Hasten Recovery?
The administration of intravenous drugs containing antibodies to the novel coronavirus may be effective in preventing COVID-19 among those at highest risk, such as medical and dental professionals, as well as reducing recovery time and…
Severe Periodontitis, Tooth Loss Linked to Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
A study published in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests periodontitis may be linked to mild cognitive impairment and dementia later in life, especially when it is severe and results in tooth loss.
Certain Biomarkers May Indicate Greater Risk of COVID-19 Morbidity and Mortality
Increased levels of five biomarkers may indicate an increased risk of severe disease and death due to COVID-19, according to researchers at George Washington University. A study of nearly 300 subjects with COVID-19 found that those with…
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