Proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule could require stronger cybersecurity protections, more detailed documentation, and stricter protocols for dental practices.
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Redefining the Dental Hygienist’s Role in Whole-Body Healthcare
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A newly validated survey reveals mixed patient attitudes toward dentists and dental hygienists administering vaccines while…
Stopping Early Childhood Caries Before It Starts
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The One Question Every Dental Hygienist Should Ask
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OU Researcher Earns Grant to Seek Longer-Lasting Dental Composite
Sharukh S. Khajotia, BDS, PhD, associate dean for research at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to further his investigation into dental caries and…
Supporting Remineralization
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Alerting Patients of Periodontal Disease Risks Can Improve Oral Hygiene
Warning patients of their risks of periodontal diseases may improve their oral hygiene, according to a study published in the Journal of Periodontology.
Environmental Factors, Not Genetics, May Be Cause of Dental Caries
A paper published in Pediatrics has found genetic makeup does not predispose individuals to dental caries.
5 Strategies When Treating Patients With Mental Health Disorders
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, here are 5 strategies for treating patients with mental health disorders.
Periodontal Risk Assessment
Risk factors are described as any attribute, characteristic, or exposures that affect the onset and progression of disease; therefore, risk factors may significantly alter treatment results.
Palmero Introduces Safety Eyewear Products
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Early Detection of Syphilis
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ADA to Host Elder Care Symposium
The American Dental Association (ADA) will host its first Elder Care Symposium from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Friday, June 28 at 211 East Chicago Ave., Chicago.
Low-Income, Minority Families More Likely to Report Negative Experiences at Dentist
When it comes to pediatric patients, minority families and those with low incomes have been found to have more negative experiences at the dentist than higher-income, Caucasian and English-speaking families, according to a new study from…
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