The dual-scan protocol takes the guesswork out of implant planning by pairing CBCT data with a well-adapted diagnostic denture. When executed correctly, it streamlines data integration and ensures implant placement follows a fully prosthetically…
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DIY Dental Hygienist Racks Up More than a Million Followers on Instagram
Laura Avery, RDH, a practicing dental hygienist, loves do-it-yourself (DIY) projects and when she and her husband found a rundown…
Hands Down, OTC Pain Meds Beat Opioids After Tooth Extraction
New analysis confirms ibuprofen plus acetaminophen works just as well or better than hydrocodone for both men and women after…
Introducing Allday® 5000 Sensitive Toothpaste
Introducing Allday® 5000 Sensitive Toothpaste, the latest addition to Elevate Oral Care’s innovative line of prescription-strength…
Unlicensed Dental Providers Put Patients and the Profession at Risk
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Survey Shows People Are More Scared of Root Canals Than Spiders and Snakes
A recent survey by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) shows more people (59%) are afraid of getting a root canal than speaking in public (57%), spiders (55%) or being trapped in an elevator (54%).
Using Tai Chi to Improve Musculoskeletal Disorders
Dental hygienists report pain in their necks, shoulders, and hands/wrists at higher rates than other oral health professionals, including dentists.
Treating Patients With Hearing Impairment
Effective communication is essential in the dental setting for proper patient care and patient compliance.
FDA Announces Upcoming Ban on Flavored e-Cigarettes
President Donald Trump announced a ban on flavored e-cigarettes on September 11 in response to an outbreak of unexplained lung disease that has sickened hundreds and killed at least six people, according to the American Dental Education…
Preventing Emergency-Based Dental Care
Dental professionals are well aware of the interconnectedness of oral and overall health. Strategies have been implemented to improve the oral health of children in the United States, but the oral health of the nation’s most vulnerable…
Patients Have Limited Knowledge About Associations Between Osteoporosis and Oral health
A study published in the October issue of JADA reports patients with osteoporosis may have limited knowledge about the associations between osteoporosis and oral health.
4 Things a Clinician Can Do If an Office Is Practicing Substandard Infection Control
If hygienists notice the office is not practicing minimum infection prevention standards there are several ways to address this important issue.
New California Law Provides Telehealth Patient Protections
California has approved a law that adopts specific patient-centered standards that dentists must meet when providing care via teledentistry. The law goes into effect in January 2020.
Meta-Analysis Links Periodontitis with Increased Risk of Hypertension
A new study published in Cardiovascular Research suggests people with periodontitis are more likely to have hypertension.
Universities Collaborate to Research Alternatives to Dental Opioids
The National Institutes of Health has awarded an $11.7 million grant to Rutgers School of Dental Medicine to spearhead research with four other universities into the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen as an alternative to opioids.
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