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
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Trump Administration Pushes States Toward Mercury-Free Dentistry
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Ensure the Safe Use of Radiography in Children
Because ionizing radiation can cause biological health risks, oral health professionals must be knowledgeable about radiation safety standards. While the discussion regarding radiation exposure risk is often focused on the medical field,…
Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Offers Non-Opioid Treatment for Chronic Pain
Researchers have taken aprepitant—a US Food and Drug Administration-approved drug that previously failed in clinical trials for pain—and repackaged it using a novel, nano-based technology to deliver the drug into specific compartments of…
American Dental Association Announces Interim Policy on Vaping
The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced a new interim policy on vaping, calling for a total ban on vaping products that aren’t approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for tobacco cessation purposes.
Caring for Patients With Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, claiming about 2,200 deaths daily or one death every 40 seconds. Globally, CVDs accounted for more than 17 million deaths, representing over…
Statement by the DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement on Passage of The Lower Drug…
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Assessing Caries Risk in Kids With Special Needs
Not all children with special health care needs are at high risk of caries, and prevention programs should be tailored to individual risk factors.
Tobacco Use Grows Among Young People
The United States Surgeon General refers to tobacco use as a pediatric disease because 90% of adult tobacco users start the habit before they turn 18. This is a concern because the current prevalence of tobacco use among young people…
Does Oral Health Affect Psoriasis?
Patients with psoriasis and poor oral health may experience more severe psoriasis symptoms than those with better oral health, according to dermatologists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
How to Promote Dimensions’ End of Year Campaign
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Supporting Oral Health in Patients With Spina Bifida
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