Emergency departments across the United States are treating a growing number of serious dental problems, many of them preventable. Experts say workforce shortages, pandemic-related oral health setbacks, and recent policy changes affecting Medicaid…
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Tackling Substance Use and Mental Health in Dental Care
Simple screening tools and brief interventions can help dental teams identify substance use and mental health risks.
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Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s…
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A routine panoramic X-ray turned into a potentially life-saving moment when a dentist spotted suspicious calcifications near a…
Resolution Defends Fluoridation as Florida Ban Sparks National Debate
A new congressional resolution urges states to maintain scientifically recommended fluoride levels in public drinking water…
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Discover the Fascinating World of Myofunctional Therapy!
You will explore the nine intricate muscles that make up the tongue, revealing their unique roles and how they work in harmony (or don’t) to affect daily functions like speech, breathing, and swallowing. You’ll learn to identify and…
New App Provides Real-Time Access to Patients’ Medical Histories
Dentists can now instantly access patients’ current medical conditions and medications with a new app. It may help streamline care, reduce risk, and boost treatment success in the dental operatory.
ADA and Penn Launch Living Guidelines to Support Evidence-Based Dental Care
The initiative hopes to keep dental professionals continually informed with real-time, evidence-based clinical guidelines. This living guideline model ensures faster integration of new research into clinical practice, advancing oral and…
Dynamic Implant Planning
Advanced digital workflows are transforming implant dentistry with precise, restoratively driven treatment planning. By merging CBCT scans with intraoral scans and using dynamic navigation systems, clinicians gain unmatched control and…
Florida Pulls the Plug on Community Water Fluoridation
Florida is now the second state in the U.S. to ban water fluoridation, igniting a nationwide clash between government mandates and personal choice. While health authorities warn of dental consequences, state leaders say forced fluoridation…
FDA Targets Fluoride Supplements for Kids
The United States Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to pull fluoride drops and tablets for children off the market, citing potential health risks like. Oral health professionals warn this move could put caries-prone kids at…
Everything You Need to Know About Supporting Implant Success
While implant therapy has a high success rate, complications do happen, and dental hygienists are on the frontlines of supporting implant health. With a rapidly growing body of evidence on implant maintenance, hygienists need to know how to…
New Drug Targets Oral Cancer’s Deadliest Forms
A cutting-edge oral cancer therapy is moving closer to reality thanks to a $400,000 National Institutes of Health grant awarded to UT Health San Antonio and biotech startup Keraceuticals. Their first-in-class drug, CIDD99, could finally…
How Dental Anxiety Hides in Plain Sight
Patients with severe dental anxiety often mask their fears while hoping dental staff will notice. A new Swedish study reveals this disconnect and offers a simple solution.
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