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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DeVA-1® Dental Vision Assistant 2G (2nd Generation) from OraVu
OraVu®, a global leader in dental endoscopy solutions, announces the introduction of the 2G of the DeVA-1® Dental Vision Assistant.
Sharlee Burch Named President-elect of ADHA
Sharlee Burch, RDH, MPH, EdS, an online professor for Liberty's Master of Public Health program, has been named president-elect of the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
Certificate Offered in Oral Health Science Program for Non-Dental Healthcare Providers
In a move toward integrated and collaborative healthcare, the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) in Baltimore has developed a certificate program to help non-dental providers learn to recognize and manage oral health…
COVID-19 Isn’t Keeping Americans from the Dentist
A recent survey by DentalPlans.com, an online marketplace for dental savings plans, reveals nearly 90% of respondents will go to the dentists despite the COVID-19 pandemic, as long as safety precautions are in place.
iVisor™ Loupe Visor and Shield Kit from Pac-Dent
Pac-Dent is extremely excited to launch iVisor™ Loupe, the newest member of our popular iVisor reusable visor & shield kit line.
Research Released on Reducing Aerosol-Related Risks in the Dental Practice
A team of Swedish and Swiss researchers recently published a systematic review of the literature on reducing the risks of microbial transmission in dental aerosols in the Journal of Dental Research. Takeaways from the review include the…
Convergence of Dental and Health Insurance Accelerates
A report released by the national business and technology consulting firm, West Monroe, indicates health insurers are more interested in offering dental benefits than they were two years ago.
Legislation Proposed to Help Tobacco Users Quit During the Pandemic
A new bill, HR 7286 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act, has been introduced to the United States House of Representatives. Supported by the American Dental Association and other stakeholders, the legislation would require the federal government…
Georgia Tech’s Calculator Helps Assess Your Risk of COVID-19 Exposure
Concerned about your risk of COVID-19 while treating patients in your dental practice, having your kids attend in-person school, or shopping at your local grocery store? Well, Georgia Tech’s new Event Risk Assessment Planning Tool provides…
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…
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