Research on the etiology of bruxism is mixed and the prevailing treatment of bruxism in children is “wait and see.” This overview sheds some much-needed light on this common problem.
‘Allied Providers’ Boost the Reach of Dental Practices Adding new types of providers to dental offices can expand the reach and profitability of a practice while providing broader access to oral health care for underserved individuals,…
FDA Advises Against Use of Rite Dent Products The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory to health care professionals to discontinue using dental products made by Rite Dent Mfr Corp. Under a court…
Letter from ADHA Unity Is the Path to Progress The Greek philosopher Heraclitus wrote, “Nothing endures but change.” This sentiment has rung true throughout history, and a quick look at today’s dental hygiene profession shows we are no…
Periodontal Diseases Can Trigger or Worsen Respiratory Conditions Pathogens associated with periodontal diseases may raise an individual’s risk for respiratory infections related to the nation’s fourth leading cause of death—chronic…
Shrinking Dental Faculty Crisis Spurs Retention Plans Diminishing ranks of full time clinical faculty among the nation’s dental schools is characterized as “a major crisis confronting dentistry” in a report assembled by faculty from seven…
