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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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…
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Utah Opens Dental Practices
With approximately 3,500 cases of COVID-19 and 34 fatalities in the state of Utah, Governor Gary Herbert announced on April 22 that dental practices and medical facilities performing elective procedures are free to reopen.
What Does the Future Hold?
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has drastically impacted the practice and business of dentistry.
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VOCO presents Profluorid Varnish, a clear 5% sodium fluoride varnish. Taking only seconds, the single dose delivery system makes application quick and easy. The material is transparent, features a high immediate fluoride release, and…
GC America Inc. Supports Dental Industry Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
In the face of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, GC America Inc. is offering and promoting several programs to support members of the dental industry.
OHWRC Reveals Best Innovations in Oral Healthcare Delivery
Lack of access to dental care for residents living in underserved communities remains a public health challenge for many Americans.
Small Business Initiatives Receive Additional Funding
A new COVID-19 relief package has passed both the Senate and the House to help small business owners, independent contractors, and the self-employed who missed out on the initial round of funding provided by the Coronavirus Aid Relief and…
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.
Clemson Study Examines Role of Fungi in Early Childhood Caries
Scientists at South Carolina-based Clemson University College of Science have analyzed the role oral fungi play in the formation and progression of dental caries in children.
Mindfulness Found to Be an Effective Treatment for Migraines
In an article published in Pain, researchers from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and John Hopkins School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences showed how mindfulness can help alleviate…
Will Dentist-Administered COVID-19 Testing Make Opening Dental Practices Safer?
With most dental practices shuttered except for emergency treatment and many oral health professionals out of work, dentists are asking the United States Department of Health and Human Services to identify them as federally recognized…
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