EWU is moving forward with plans to launch a master’s-level dental therapy program, aiming to strengthen the oral health workforce in rural Washington. While dental therapy is designed to expand access to care, the model sometimes faces opposition…
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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.
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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.
Oral Hygiene for Implants
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American Dental Association Statement on Vaping
In light of recent reports of vaping-related injuries and deaths, the American Dental Association (ADA) wishes to express its opposition to any use of oral tobacco, including vaping nicotine from e-cigarettes, and urges people using any…
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