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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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…
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With hearing loss affecting more than 50 million Americans, oral health professionals can improve communication, reduce anxiety and…
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New research suggests AI can analyze subtle changes in speech during routine patient-provider interactions to identify early signs…
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Georgia School of Orthodontics Awarding Children with Orthodontic Care
Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO) announced that it will provide four Sandy Springs and Gwinnett County-based children with complimentary orthodontic care through its Gift of a Smile program.
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Tips for the Nonsurgical Treatment of Periodontitis
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BeeSure Partners With PlanetBee to Launch Seed Ball Kit Program
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Is a New Class of Membranes a Viable Solution for Periodontitis?
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Single Articaine Injection May Reduce Pain in Pediatric Patients
Researchers with Sharad Pawar Dental College in Maharashtra, India, have published a study that compares the effects of multiple lidocaine injections with a single articaine injection for the extraction of primary molars in pediatric…
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