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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Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation (DDCOF) announced on January 9 that it will provide $3.5 million in funding over 3 years to 31 Colorado nonprofit organizations to support projects that create accessible oral health care and advance oral…
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Patterson Foundation Awards More Than $94,000 in Grants to Oral, Animal Health Organizations
The Patterson Foundation recently announced $94,530 in Q3 Grant Funding to 12 nonprofit organizations in the oral and animal health fields.
How Oral Health Affects Cognitive Health
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Researchers Seek to Improve the Way Dentists Measure Children’s Pain
Researchers at the University of Washington School of Dentistry are seeking new ways to improve the ways dentist measure pediatric patients' pain under a 5-year National Institutes of Health grant.
Supporting the Success of Sealants
Choosing the right sealant material depends on a variety of factors, including patient needs. Dental sealants were developed in the 1960s by Michael Buonocore, DDS, and dental scientists at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York.
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