The state of California is serious about growing its oral health workforce in order to improve access to care for vulnerable populations. California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information has programs for dentists, dental…
According to the World Health Organization, the number of monkeypox cases across the globe decreased by 21% during the week of August 15, after months of precipitous increase. The United States is home to most of the 41,000 diagnosed cases…
A redesigned COVID-19 vaccine that is thought to provide better protection against the Omicron variants may be available by Labor Day weekend. The booster shot, which needs to gain approval by the United States Centers for Disease Control…
Research conducted by Deborah H. Dowd, RDH, MSDH, provides important clues on how to support the oral health of a highly vulnerable population—older adults residing in assisted living facilities.
With research conducted jointly by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and the American Dental Association reporting that approximately 8% of dental hygienists left the field for good during the pandemic, many dental practices are…
Removable oral prosthesis hygiene and care require approaches that incorporate insight from patients, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and researchers.