A newly validated survey reveals mixed patient attitudes toward dentists and dental hygienists administering vaccines while highlighting the profession's growing role in disease prevention and public health.
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Stopping Early Childhood Caries Before It Starts
From prenatal counseling and motivational interviewing to fluoride, dietary guidance, and silver diamine fluoride, evidence-based…
The One Question Every Dental Hygienist Should Ask
Discover why listening before teaching may be the key to motivating lasting oral health behavior change.
Trump Administration Pushes States Toward Mercury-Free Dentistry
A new federal initiative encourages state Medicaid programs to phase out coverage of dental amalgam, signaling a potential shift in…
Master the New Era of Periodontal Diagnosis and Therapy
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Prescription drug misuse—taking medication originally intended for therapeutic use in a manner other than prescribed—commonly takes the form of opioid, stimulant, and central nervous system depressant misuse. For decades, prescription…
National Center for Dental Hygiene Research & Practice Issues Call for Abstracts
The National Center for Dental Hygiene Research & Practice has issued a Call for Abstracts for presentation during the 5th Global Dental Hygiene Research Conference scheduled Sept. 24–26 at the Bethesdan Hotel in Maryland.
How Marijuana Accelerates Growth of HPV-related Head and Neck Cancer
The ingredient that causes the high associated with cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has been identified as the molecular mechanism that fast-tracks cancer growth in patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive head and neck…
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Soft Cloud Film’s first production, The Tooth Racket, will screen at the Rock the Shorts Film Festival on March 7, 2020, at the Downtown Independent in Los Angeles.
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children
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Improve Ergonomics With Coaxial Illumination
The physical stress of clinical dental hygiene practice is an occupational risk factor for developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Coaxial illumination, combined with magnification, can improve visual acuity, ergonomics, and diagnostic…
Colgate Announces Agreement to Acquire Hello Oral Care Brand
Colgate-Palmolive Company has announced it has agreed to acquired Hello Products LLC, one of the fastest-growing premium oral care brands in the United States.
Supporting Endodontic Disease Diagnosis
Dental practice acts vary among jurisdictions, as do the scopes of practice. While the dental hygienist may not be able to make a legal diagnosis regarding endodontic disease, he or she can perform endodontic diagnostic testing for review…
Research Finds New Approaches To Improving America’s Oral Health Literacy
The Delta Dental Institute has published a white paper examining the state of health literacy in America and its impact on oral and overall health outcomes.
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