One of my patients takes clonazepam to address her anxiety and prevent panic attacks. She is scheduled to begin four quadrants of scaling and root planing, and I would like to provide anesthesia to make this experience more comfortable.…
Angie Stone, RDH, BS, is the founder of HyLife Oral Care Services, a network of dental hygienists based in Edgerton, Wisconsin, that provides care to dependent older adults.
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Medicaid Dental Cuts Prove Costly to Taxpayers The intimate relationship between oral health and systemic health is evident to oral health professionals, but dental benefits remain elective to those Americans enrolled in Medicaid. In fact,…
Natural Plant Chemicals May Uproot Tooth Decay While licorice candy may raise the risk of dental caries, a chemical found in licorice root—a legume native to parts of Asia, India, and Europe—may prevent plaque buildup on teeth. According to…
Researchers Seek to Improve Dental Experience for Children With Autism Dental caries is the most common chronic childhood disease. Trips to the dental office can be intimidating for young children, especially those with autism spectrum…
Immune Cells May Change to Prolong Inflammation, New Research Shows According to researchers at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, certain disease fighting immune cells may actually transform and…
SmartPractice Donates $25,000 to HonorHealth Breast Health and Research Center Wednesday, May 27 — Continuing its commitment to finding a cure and supporting a mission of healthier patients in the community, SmartPractice®…
