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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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.
Pushing the Profession Forward
Crystal Adams, MA, CDA, RDH, helped North Carolina eliminate the prior exam law and sees a bright future for dental hygiene.
FDA Fast Tracks New Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
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National Dental Research Network Offers More Opportunities for Clinicians to Conduct Studies
Additional funds have been greenlighted to support dental practice-based investigative partnerships in specialty fields.
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