New clinical research has shown that a single 440-mg dose of over-the-counter naproxen sodium (NapS) is as effective, lasts longer, and is better tolerated than a single dose of a commonly prescribed opioid for managing acute post-surgical…
Michelle C. Arnett, RDH, BS, MS, an assistant professor in the Department of Primary Dental Care, Division of Dental Hygiene at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in Minneapolis, recently received the 2022 Colgate Award for…
A new study found that patients reporting a penicillin allergy were more likely to experience implant failure than patients who took amoxicillin, a penicillin antibiotic, before implant surgery and during the healing phase. Researchers at…
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), in conjunction with the American Dental Association, recently conducted a webinar to apprise interested parties on the impact of COVID-19 on the infection prevention practices and vaccine…
A new study in Nature demonstrates that the prevalence of dental anomalies among children who undergo cancer treatment differs based on the type of therapy received. Conducted at the Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine,…
Northborough, MA and Palmer Lake, CO, April 4, 2022 – Solmetex, LLC, the dental industry's leading provider of amalgam separators and other waste compliance products, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Sterisil®, a…
While we all know that indulging in lots of sugary treats, drinking soda, and eating bread can negatively impact our health, the oral microbiome of post-menopausal women really takes a hit. New research out of the University at Buffalo…
With the absence of dental coverage under Medicare, it’s no wonder that many in Florida—which has one of the largest older adult populations in the United States—struggle to access professional oral healthcare services. In 1997, the Florida…
