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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When a Bargain Smile Comes at a High Cost
With millions of Americans traveling abroad for cheaper dental care, a tragic case in Turkey underscores the potentially serious…
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…
AI May Make Chairside Diagnosis of Cognitive Impairment a Reality
New research suggests AI can analyze subtle changes in speech during routine patient-provider interactions to identify early signs…
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Ensure Proper Infection Control
While personal protective equipment is integral to successful infection control, if instruments aren’t properly sterilized, it’s all for naught. How knowledgeable are you on proper sterilization techniques? Find out by taking this quiz.
Journal of Dental Research Publishes Guidelines Concerning COVID-19
The Journal of Dental Research has published a paper written by researchers at Wuhan University School & Hospital of Stomatology with a number of recommendations for dental practitioners and dental students in light of the coronavirus…
Free ADA Webinar Offering Answers to Pressing COVID-19 Questions
Deadline is March 18 to submit questions for ADA/OSAP webinar on infection control.
ADA Calls Upon Dentists to Postpone Elective Procedures
In order for dentistry to do its part to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the ADA recommends dentists nationwide postpone elective procedures for the next three weeks.
National Center for Dental Hygiene Research & Practice Extends Due Date for Abstracts
The National Center for Dental Hygiene Research & Practice has extended its date for abstracts to April 10, 2020.
Want to Protect Yourself from COVID-19? Step 1: Wash Your Hands
As the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to grow, disease control experts are reminding the public to practice good health habits—such as proper hand hygiene—to prevent the spread of this fast-moving…
IADR Cancels General Session
The International Association for Dental Research and American Association for Dental Research have canceled their general session scheduled for March 18-21 in Washington, D.C., in light of the coronavirus disease outbreak.
Stefan Ruhl receives Distinguished Scientist Award in Salivary Research
Stefan Ruhl, DDS, PhD, professor of oral biology in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, was named the recipient of the 2020 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Distinguished Scientist Award in Salivary…
Dental Hygienists Do Perform Diagnostics
In 2016, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) updated its standards for clinical practice.
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