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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Biofilm Management With Air Polishing
Professional removal of biofilm is an integral aspect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy and the preventive services provided by oral health professionals.
New Study Finds Patients Commonly Prescribed Opioids and Antibiotics for Dental Conditions at…
A study in the March issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that antibiotics and opioids are frequently prescribed during emergency department visits for dental…
Ensure Proper Infection Control
Today’s oral health professionals work with a variety of rapidly changing technologies during the delivery of patient care. Understanding how to manage technology in the dental setting requires knowledge and application of infection control…
The Value of a Lost Tooth Is on the Rise
Delta Dental has released new findings from its Original Tooth Fairy Poll® that show a 30-cent increase in the Tooth Fairy's average cash gift for a total of $4.03 per tooth.
Dental Lifeline Network Receives $400,000 Grant from Guardian Life
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America(R) (Guardian Life) has announced a $400,000 grant to Dental Lifeline Network (DLN).
Choosing the Right Gloves
Oral health professionals are at daily risk of disease exposure, and gloves provide the most important barrier to disease transmission.
Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Awards Nearly $400,000 in Grants
The Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation has awarded nearly $400,000 to 50 organizations across the Commonwealth to fund research, educational outreach and other programs designed to improve the oral and overall health of Virginians.
The 411 on Periodontal Disease Classification
Identifying and treating patients with periodontal diseases is an important component of dental and dental hygiene practice.
Providing Pain Relief
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