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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When a Bargain Smile Comes at a High Cost
With millions of Americans traveling abroad for cheaper dental care, a tragic case in Turkey underscores the potentially serious…
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…
Can Your Patients Hear You?
With hearing loss affecting more than 50 million Americans, oral health professionals can improve communication, reduce anxiety and…
AI May Make Chairside Diagnosis of Cognitive Impairment a Reality
New research suggests AI can analyze subtle changes in speech during routine patient-provider interactions to identify early signs…
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UB to Develop Online Intervention to Improve Oral Health Practices
University at Buffalo (UB) researchers will launch an online intervention to help dental patients improve oral health practices.
Premier Dental Launches Vac Attak GREEN
Premier® Dental has launched Vac Attak™ GREEN, a new high-performance evacuation system cleaner that’s safe, effective and compliant with the EPA’s new 2020 regulations in support of the U.S. Clean Water Act.
Recognizing the Signs of Elder Abuse
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Why Little Teeth Matter
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is bringing the importance of the age 1 dental visit to the forefront with an update to its 2014 “State of Little Teeth Report.”
Ensure Your Dental Unit Waterlines Are Safe
Ensuring the safety of dental unit waterlines is just as important as wearing gloves when providing treatment or sterilizing instruments.
NSK America Introduces iProphy Mobile
NSK engineering delivers comfortable and smooth polishing in a handpiece that is light, quiet, steady and cordless, the iProphy Mobile.
PDT Announces Release of The Pineyro Arch™ Kit
PDT Inc has released the latest innovation in implant hygiene and maintenance for full fixed implant restorations, The Pineyro Arch Kit.
Are You Well Versed in the New Blood Pressure Guidelines?
Numerous studies have shown blood pressure levels are positively related to the risk for stroke and coronary heart disease.
The Effects of Joint Hypermobility
Joint hypermobility (JH) can adversely impact your dental hygiene career and the effectiveness of periodontal instrumentation.
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