Dana Marie Obey, DT, Michigan’s first licensed dental therapist, is expanding access to patient-centered oral healthcare in the Upper Peninsula through collaboration, prevention, and education. Her work highlights how dental therapy can strengthen…
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Enter to Win Our Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: Dimensions of Dental Hygiene…
The High Cost of Ignoring Dental Caries
A new case report illustrates how untreated dental caries progressed into a fatal deep neck infection, underscoring the dangerous…
Alabama Dentists Push Back Against Broken Dental Insurance
Alabama dentists say dental insurance is broken and patients are paying the price.
States Draw the Line on Private Equity’s Growing Grip on Dentistry
Private equity in dentistry is under fire and state lawmakers are tightening the reins.
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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…
Preoperative Oral Care May Reduce Complications From Cancer Surgery
Receiving oral health care before undergoing major cancer surgery may reduce a patient’s risk of complications, according to a Japanese retrospective cohort study.
Periodontal Therapy Appears to Modulate Oral-Gut Dysbiosis in Patients With Cirrhosis
A study led by the American Physiological Society reports routine oral care to treat periodontitis may help reduce inflammation and toxins in patients with liver cirrhosis.
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