California has approved a law that adopts specific patient-centered standards that dentists must meet when providing care via teledentistry. The law goes into effect in January 2020.
The National Institutes of Health has awarded an $11.7 million grant to Rutgers School of Dental Medicine to spearhead research with four other universities into the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen as an alternative to opioids.
While current guidelines for maintaining implant-supported prosthetics are poorly defined, periodic evaluation by a dental professional is suggested for the preservation of healthy peri-implant tissues.
Clinicians should be knowledgeable on how to help patients feel comfortable disclosing their cannabis use, and be prepared to educate patients on the oral risks associated with its use.
In light of recent reports of vaping-related injuries and deaths, the American Dental Association (ADA) wishes to express its opposition to any use of oral tobacco, including vaping nicotine from e-cigarettes, and urges people using any…
The Zika virus is a member of the Flaviviridae family. It is an arbovirus—one of the hundreds of RNA viruses transmitted by arthropods such as mosquitoes and ticks.
Oral health professionals will likely encounter patients with age-related macular degeneration in the clinical setting. Visual impairment can impact oral health in many ways. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about this disease and how…
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has partnered with Walgreens and Johnson & Johnson for a National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM) campaign. The ADHA established NDHM to promote good oral health and celebrate the…