New survey data reveal encouraging oral health habits among adults and children, along with some surprising gaps that oral health professionals can help close.
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When a Workplace Injury Becomes a Dental Case
After a 2012 accident left him in a coma, a Delaware man’s dental problems eventually became the subject of a workers’ compensation…
Help Anxious Patients See the Bigger Picture
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American Ingenuity or a Broken System?
Professional guitarist Shane Parish writes an album called ‘Dental Work’ to help cover more than $5,000 of dental expenses.
ADA Announces a Collaboration on Dental Hygiene Licensure
A press release announced some sort of joint agreement between the American Dental Association, Joint Commission on National Dental…
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Test Your Knowledge on Oral Health Literacy
Assessing and addressing low oral health literacy can help improve patient adherence to recommendations and outcomes. How much do you know about oral health literacy?
Milk Teeth Provide Insight to Modern Health
Researchers from the University of Bradford in West Yorkshire, England, report evidence from the milk teeth of ancient Anglo-Saxon children provided a more reliable indicator of the effects of diet and health than bone.
Up Your Infection Control Skills
In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care. This summary is an important part of the infection control protocol.…
How Much Do You Know About Air Polishing?
Air polishing is a valuable addition to the hand and ultrasonic instrumentation armamentarium during periodontal therapy. Take this quiz to see how well you know this innovative technique.
Test Your Knowledge About the Role of Occlusion in Periodontal Diseases
Does occlusion play a role in the progression of periodontal disease? See how much you know about this highly controversial subject.
Stem Cells from Baby Teeth Help Regrow Dental Tissue
Results from a clinical trial, jointly led by the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, and the Fourth Military Medicine University in Xi'an, China, highlight the potential of dental stem cells extracted from baby teeth to regrow…
AAP Study Suggests Flossing Before Brushing
A new study published by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) helps inform oral health professionals when answering patients commonly asked question: Should I brush or floss first?
Minnesota Dental Association Hosts Oral Health Summit
Did you know, 26.6% of Minnesotans are without dental insurance and 39% of children in low-income households haven’t seen an oral health professional in the past year?
‘Exceed with CEREC’ Fall Series Lineup Announced
Henry Schein, Melville, New York, and Dentsply Sirona, York, Pennsylvania, have announced the launch of its “Exceed with CEREC” series for fall 2018.
Oral Health America Welcomes New Employees
Oral Health America (OHA) recently welcomed Liz Kelly, BA, corporate development manager, and David Martin, BS, program fellow, as esteemed staff members.
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