When Untreated Tooth Decay Turns Deadly
A fatal case of sepsis linked to untreated dental caries underscores how oral disease can rapidly escalate into life-threatening…
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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What Do You Know About Providing Ethical Care?
Oral health professionals are charged with encouraging open communication with patients, and understanding their perception of health and disease, as influenced by traditional beliefs. Read on to see how much you know about providing…
Barbara Shearer Joins CDHP’s Board of Directors
The Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP) has announced Barbara Shearer, BDS, PhD, director of Scientific Affairs for Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, has joined its board of directors
Vaccination Policy Adopted to Prevent Oropharyngeal Cancers
As the number of cases of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers continues to rise, the American Dental Association (ADA) has identified how oral health professionals can help educate patients about using the HPV vaccine to help prevent…
Up Your Knowledge on Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders
The maintenance of musculoskeletal health, through proper ergonomics, is critical to practicing clinicians. Read on to evaluate how much you know about this important facet of dental hygiene and the evidence surrounding it.
Test Your Knowledge on the Minimally Invasive Approach
Employing remineralization strategies instead of providing restorative care may be the most prudent approach to saving tooth structure. How much do you know about implementing a minimally invasive approach?
WHO Urges UN Member States to Prioritize Oral Health
The integration of oral health in noncommunicable disease prevention efforts was the main focus of a United Nations event hosted by the New York University College of Dentistry and its World Health Organization Collaborating Center.
American Academy of Periodontology Installs New President
The American Academy of Periodontology has named Richard T. Kao, DDS, PhD, a clinical professor in the Department of Orofacial Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco, and an adjunct clinical professor at University of the…
Up Your Knowledge on Preventing Peri-Implant Diseases
Dental hygienists play an important role in ensuring the success of implant therapy. Read on to evaluate how much you know about preventing peri-implant diseases.
Preventive Dental Care Associated with Lower Costs for Patients with Chronic Conditions
People with chronic health conditions who received preventive dental care covered by BlueCross Dental benefits had fewer costly emergency room visits and hospital stays than those who did not, according to a new study from the Capital…
How Much Do You Know About Vital Pulp Therapy?
An intact, functional primary dentition plays a critical role in children’s oral health. As such, preserving primary teeth with deep caries until their natural exfoliation is important. How much do you know about the role of vital pulp…
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