At my practice we recommend fluoride toothpaste, oral hygiene techniques, xylitol, and diet changes for those at high risk of decay. I also consider dry mouth. However, I often feel like we are going in circles with no changes noted. Any…
A federally funded associateship program at the New York University College of Dentistry is helping young patients with special needs receive the dental care they need.
Elevate Oral Care proudly announces the launch of another tool in the battle for improved oral
health. Povi•One™ features 10% Povidone-iodine in unit-dose, flow-through applicators which
control the dose of this effective oral antiseptic…
A private esthetic dental practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, was robbed on May 11, but the thief did not abscond with cash or expensive dental equipment. While the dental assistant was with a patient, a man came into the waiting room,…
The American Dental Association (ADA) has requested that the National Toxicology Program revise its meta-analysis on the association between fluoride exposure and IQ in children due to questions regarding the strength and validity of the…
Mothers — in all forms —bring such love and joy into the world. All of us at Dimensions of Dental Hygiene wish the mothers of the world a special day filled with relaxation.
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia has partnered with Cochrane Oral Health — a global nonprofit network that produces systematic reviews across all areas of medicine — to launch the Cochrane Oral…
Research conducted at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine shows that the ability to chew is key to keeping blood sugar levels low among patients with Type 2 diabetes. The study included 94 patients with Type 2 diabetes in…
