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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Early Sugar Exposure Associated With Higher Caries Rates in Children
A study led by Scottish researchers has found early exposure to sweet tastes predicts similar food preferences (ie, eating behaviors) later in life, and is also associated with higher caries rates and childhood obesity.
A Bright Spot in Difficult Times
While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced dental practices to close— leaving many dental hygienists unemployed—there are always bright spots. Have you done something to offer light during these dark times? If so, Dimensions wants to know! From…
Fluoridation Not Associated With Increased Risk for Osteosarcoma
Community water fluoridation is not linked with an increased risk of osteosarcoma, according to a study published in the Journal of Dental Research.
Addressing Youth Traumatic Dental Injuries
On average, one-third of the global population is affected by traumatic dental injury (TDI) before the age of 35.
Cost Announced for COVID-19 Treatment Remdesivir
The price for a 5-day course of the antiviral drug remdesivir—which has shown to reduce hospital stays for patients with severe COVID-19 illness—is $2,340. This cost is less than the $5,080 price tag recommended by the Institute for…
Why Do Implants Fail?
Some dental implants fail. While many ideas concerning the genesis of this failure have been proposed, at present, most would argue that bacteria are strongly associated with peri-implant disease and implant loss. Numerous secondary factors…
AstraZeneca and Moderna Are Neck and Neck in Race for Vaccine
The World Health Organization states that AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is leading the pack, with Moderna’s version a close second. Developed at Britain’s Oxford University, the AstraZeneca vaccine is already undergoing human trials. The…
UAlbany’s Center for Health Workforce Studies Investigates Barriers To Oral Health Services for…
A survey was developed to evaluate the attitudes and willingness of general and specialty dentists to treat people with special needs and to identify the barriers to greater participation by dentists in the care of these patients. Overall,…
CDC Expands List of Those Most Vulnerable to COVID-19
As case numbers spike across the Sun Belt, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added to the list of those populations who are at high risk of COVID-19. First, the age threshold that initially listed adults…
Bipartisan Bill Would Provide Tax Credit for PPE
The Small Business Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Tax Credit Act HR 7216 has been introduced by a bipartisan coalition to provide small businesses with a $25,000 tax credit for purchasing the PPE required to reopen. The bill—sponsored…
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