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A Fast Track to Dental Careers
Colleges are exploring new educational pathways to strengthen the dental workforce amid persistent staffing shortages.
Could the Dental Office Be the Next Stop for HPV Vaccination?
A new legislative push in West Virginia may empower dentists and dental hygienists to administer the vaccine, eliminating an extra…
The Warning Signs of Blood Disorders Hiding in the Mouth
Explore the oral manifestations of immune thrombocytopenia, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and Evans syndrome, along with strategies…
What Really Works in Periodontal Therapy?
Explore the evidence behind air polishing, salivary testing, adjunctive antibiotics, and laser therapy to determine which…
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Screening for Diabetes in the Dental Office
Chronic diseases diabetes and periodontitis share a common inflammatory burden. In fact, it has been suggested that periodontitis is the sixth complication of diabetes. The dental setting is well positioned to provide screening for the…
Virgin Islands Approved Dental Therapy Bills
The 32nd Legislature of the Virgin Islands approved several bills in late December, including two related to dental therapy.
Early Detection of Gingival Cancer
While rare, gingival cancer can be deadly, and patients’ first line of defense is in the hands of their oral health professional. Frequently mistaken for periodontal disease or local tissue trauma, gingival cancer is thought to arise from a…
The Evidence Behind Use of PRF in Dental Procedures
Researchers recently published a 15-year retrospective study in the Journal of Oral Implantology that evaluates the use of the novel method, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF).
Adverse Effects of Medication Use
Complications of medication use can negatively impact oral comfort, function, and quality of life. How much do you know about the oral health risks of your patients’ drug regimens?
Patients With Hemophilia Exhibit Poorer Oral Hygiene Than Health Controls
A study published in Special Care Dentistry has found children and adults with severe hemophilia have poorer oral hygiene than those without the disorder.
General Anesthesia in Dental Procedures Reviewed for Young Children
A study has been published that retrospectively reviewed 1 year of pediatric dental procedures performed under general anesthesia at a private dental practice with anesthesia support from dentist anesthesiologists.
Dentists Provide Free Services to Adults with Developmental Disabilities
DecisionOne Dental puts altruism first with support of clearbrook residents
Caregivers Sacrifice Dental Care
Vacations and retirement savings are not the only sacrifices people make when providing long-term care to loved ones, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research that found one-third of…
What Do You Know About Caries Risk Assessment?
Staying abreast of the changing landscape of caries risk assessment, management, and prevention will help oral health professionals provide the highest quality patient care. Read on to see how much you know about this important facet of…
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