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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President Donald Trump announced a ban on flavored e-cigarettes on September 11 in response to an outbreak of unexplained lung disease that has sickened hundreds and killed at least six people, according to the American Dental Education…
Preventing Emergency-Based Dental Care
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Patients Have Limited Knowledge About Associations Between Osteoporosis and Oral health
A study published in the October issue of JADA reports patients with osteoporosis may have limited knowledge about the associations between osteoporosis and oral health.
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If hygienists notice the office is not practicing minimum infection prevention standards there are several ways to address this important issue.
New California Law Provides Telehealth Patient Protections
California has approved a law that adopts specific patient-centered standards that dentists must meet when providing care via teledentistry. The law goes into effect in January 2020.
Meta-Analysis Links Periodontitis with Increased Risk of Hypertension
A new study published in Cardiovascular Research suggests people with periodontitis are more likely to have hypertension.
Universities Collaborate to Research Alternatives to Dental Opioids
The National Institutes of Health has awarded an $11.7 million grant to Rutgers School of Dental Medicine to spearhead research with four other universities into the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen as an alternative to opioids.
Oral Hygiene for Implants
While current guidelines for maintaining implant-supported prosthetics are poorly defined, periodic evaluation by a dental professional is suggested for the preservation of healthy peri-implant tissues.
5 Things to Know About Cannabis
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American Dental Association Statement on Vaping
In light of recent reports of vaping-related injuries and deaths, the American Dental Association (ADA) wishes to express its opposition to any use of oral tobacco, including vaping nicotine from e-cigarettes, and urges people using any…
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