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Speak Out Against Expanding Anesthesia to Dental Assistants by December 18!
A California pilot program proposing to allow expanded function dental assistants to administer local anesthesia threatens to blur…
California’s System of Providing Dental Care Is in Crisis
New reporting from the San Francisco Standard reveals a worsening dental hygienist shortage in California that is reshaping both…
Who Should Give the Shot? New Anesthesia Pilot for Dental Assistants Sparks…
A new California pilot program would allow dental assistants to administer local anesthesia, a move many dentists welcome for…
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Magnification coupled with illumination improves visibility, diagnostic ability, operator ergonomics, and treatment outcomes. How much do you know about improving your visual acuity?
Poor Oral Health May Be Linked to Blood Pressure Control
Individuals who take medication for high blood pressure should consider placing oral health at the top of their priority list, according to a recent study that found patients with healthier mouths experienced better outcomes in therapies…
6 Assessment Techniques for Early Diabetes Detection
As some of the first clinical signs of diabetes occur in the oral cavity, clinicians must be vigilant when performing dental examinations.
How Much Do You Know About HIV/AIDS?
Dental hygienists play an important role in identifying early clinical signs of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and advancements in prevention and treatment of this disease continue to be made.…
Test Your Knowledge on Prophy Paste
There are many factors to consider when choosing the most appropriate polishing agent during prophylaxis. How much do you know about selecting the best prophy paste for individual patient needs?
Up Your Knowledge on Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based, patient-centered, collaborative counseling approach that focuses on strengthening a patient’s motivation for a positive change in behavior. Read on to evaluate how much you know about this…
Dental Hygienist/Firefighter Focuses on Oral Cancer Prevention
Promoting overall health has fueled Firefighter Lisa Evans, RDH, BA, EMT, throughout her 16-year dental hygiene career, as she opted to build on that passion by transitioning from hygienist to nationally certified call/volunteer…
ACS/NYU Provides Dental Care to Youth in Foster Care
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) has announced that 100 children in foster care have been provided with dental care thanks to a partnership with New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry.
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Oral Health America Launches Older Adults Campaign
In recognition of National Caregivers Month in November, Oral Health America (OHA) has launched “Older Adults and their Caregivers” as part of a Campaign for Oral Health Equity.
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