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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Current Approaches Ineffective in Caring for Patients With Developmental Disabilities
Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, new research suggests a system-based approach is needed to improve oral health outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
American Academy of Periodontology, Sunstar Announce 2019 Innovation Grant Recipients
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has announced members Kevin M. Byrd, DDS, PhD, Maria L. Geisinger, DDS, MS, and Chun-Teh Lee, DDS, MS, DMSc as the 2019 recipients of the SUNSTAR Innovation Grant.
Supporting Proper Infection Control in Volunteer Settings
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Henry Schein and the National Council on Disability Ally to Improve Access to Care for Americans…
Henry Schein Inc has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Council on Disability (NCD) to seek improved access to care for Americans with disabilities in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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
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