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A Fast Track to Dental Careers
Colleges are exploring new educational pathways to strengthen the dental workforce amid persistent staffing shortages.
Could the Dental Office Be the Next Stop for HPV Vaccination?
A new legislative push in West Virginia may empower dentists and dental hygienists to administer the vaccine, eliminating an extra…
The Warning Signs of Blood Disorders Hiding in the Mouth
Explore the oral manifestations of immune thrombocytopenia, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and Evans syndrome, along with strategies…
What Really Works in Periodontal Therapy?
Explore the evidence behind air polishing, salivary testing, adjunctive antibiotics, and laser therapy to determine which…
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Celiac Disease and Oral Health
Celiac disease (CD) is a hereditary, autoimmune disease induced by a reaction to gluten.
Can Nasal Breathing Help Reduce Your Risk of COVID-19?
The number of COVID-19 cases across more than half of the United States continues to rise.
ADHA Announces New Leadership for 2020–2021
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) installed new officers for the upcoming year during the ADHA’s House of Delegates on June 14, 2020.
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…
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