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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CDHP Brief Urges Prioritizing Pregnant Women’s Oral Health
Maintaining oral health during pregnancy is critical, as untreated dental disease may lead to birth complications.
OHA Advocates for Oral Health Equity on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month, Oral Heath America (OHA) brought Board Members, Oral Health Advocates and staff to Capitol Hill for its annual Advocacy Week event to meet with members of Congress and recognize leaders who have worked toward oral health…
Up Your Knowledge on Dental Unit Waterline Treatment
Appropriate methods to control biofilm formation and monitor water quality must be implemented to safeguard patients. Read on to evaluate how much you know about dental unit waterline treatment.
How Much Do You Know About Esthetic Restorations?
We play key roles in advising patients on restorative options and in helping to maintain them. See how well versed you are in esthetic restorations and their care.
Test Your Knowledge on Pediatric Pain Management
Preventing and controlling pain are integral to ensuring successful dental appointments with our young patients. How much do you know about providing effective pain management in this population?
Sweet E-Cigarettes May Increase Caries Risk
A new research study published in the journal PloS One has found that using, or “vaping,” sweet e-cigarettes may increase the risk of dental caries.
Prisyna Launches Moisyn Rinse
Prisyna, the oral care division of Synedgen, has announced the market launch of Moisyn Rinse for the relief of xerostomia.
The Tragic Cost of Poor Accessibility to Dental Care
While progress has been made, there is much work to be done to ensure that all Americans have access to professional oral health care services.
Sustaining Forward Momentum
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s annual supplement, Perspectives on the Midlevel Practitioner, is one of my favorite issues of the year.
Improving Access to Care
There are research-supported strategies to expand access to dental care for the United States’ most vulnerable residents.
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