With millions of Americans traveling abroad for cheaper dental care, a tragic case in Turkey underscores the potentially serious risks of seeking complex treatment far from home.
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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…
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…
Wisconsin Brings Out Packers’ Favorite to Encourage Oral Health
Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer Donald Driver is teaming up with Network Health on the “From Teeth to Toes” campaign to promote…
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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.
Test Your Knowledge on the Opioid Crisis
The misuse of opioids—both legal and illegal—is a significant public health problem in the US. How much do you know about the problem surrounding prescription opioids?
NYU Grant to Improve Oral Health Among Dementia Sufferers
Individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease have significantly poorer health than their peers and evidence suggests inadequate oral hygiene practices as a major contributing factor.
ADA Commends Passage of Opioid Legislation
The American Dental Association (ADA) commends Congress for passing legislation to help end this nation’s opioid epidemic.
Test Your Knowledge on Salivary Diagnostics
The introduction of salivaomics, or salivary diagnostics, focuses on the biological molecules, or biomarkers, in saliva that may be able to detect disease. Test your knowledge about this valuable diagnostic technique.
Parents Are (Still) Confused About Kids’ Dental Health
Generational differences are evident in various areas of life, such as the workplace and parenting styles, but there is a similarity when it comes to how baby boomers, Gen X, and millennials approach oral health.
OHA Announces Champions for Change Gala
Oral Health America (OHA), Chicago, will honor Larry Coffee, DDS, founder of Dental Lifeline Network, with the Champion for Change Award.
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