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Down Syndrome: Parents’ Perspectives on Gaps in Training/Dental Treatment Needs
Decades of research show that children with Down syndrome have a higher prevalence of oral and dental conditions than children without intellectual and developmental...
Chances for Chronic Periodontitis Increase with Various Common Skin Diseases
A study called The Association Between Oral Health and Skin Disease recently appeared in the June 2020 edition of The Journal Of Clinical And Aesthetic Dermatology. They ask...
The Relationship Between Poor Dental Hygiene and Cancer
In a study released January 16, 2018, from the Health Sciences Campus at Tufts University, researchers are reporting a noticeable connection between gum disease and...
Research Reveals Dental Professionals Should Educate Patients about Vaping
Researchers have gathered information about the potential negative side effects of tobacco products with an Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS). The results of the...
Tooth Loss in Postmenopausal Women Linked to Hypertension
Research has revealed that postmenopausal women who have experienced tooth loss are more likely to be diagnosed with hypertension by their physician in the...
Using Primary Teeth to Identify Children’s Risk of Mental Health Disorders
According to a report by WHO, an average of one billion people globally suffer from mental health disorders. Factors such as war, climate crisis, and...
Researchers Look at Tooth Longevity after Root Canal Therapy
Patients often ask dental hygienists about doctors' treatment recommendations, including further explaining the need for treatment, the procedure itself, and the outcome of said...
NHANES Study: Over One in Five U.S. Adults Has Untreated Caries
The study, Update on The Prevalence of Untreated Caries in the U.S. Adult Population, 2017-2020, is the most recent, up-to-date study shining a light on...
How Expansions in Public Dental Coverage Affect Access to Dental Care
Physicians are excellent at keeping diseases at bay. Similarly, dental hygienists help prevent oral health diseases and screen for cancer and systemic disease. As...
Test Your Oral Manifestations of Infectious Diseases Knowledge
Lets test your knowledge on oral manifestations of infectious diseases.
Kara RDH Chats with the Hygiene Edge Women
Kara Vavrosky, RDHEP, had a great conversation with Jessica & Shelley from Hygiene Edge, where they discussed how Hygiene Edge got started, the journey...
More Research Showing Relationship Between Periodontitis, Cardiovascular Disease, and Myocardial Infarction
An average of 800,000 individuals in the United States suffer from myocardial infarction yearly. Due to spiking levels in occurrence, researchers are trying to determine the...
Test Your Ergonomics Knowledge
Disclosure: This quiz is sponsored by Designs for Vision as part of our sponsored partner program.Get a free, no-obligation, 60-day trial of Design for Vision's...
Researchers Look at Oral Health of Patients with Combat-induced PTSD
When a person is clinically depressed, their dental hygiene may suffer; there is no doubt about that, but what about those who suffer from...
New Technologies: Measuring Biofilm pH, Dentin in 4D, Natural Tooth Restoration
Acids can be introduced to the mouth from the beverages or foods a person eats, from gastric juices due to GERD or bulimia, and...
Some Dentists are Unaware of Opioid Alternatives and Prescribing Best Practices
The Survey of Opioid Prescribing Among Dentists Indicates Need for More Effective Education Regarding Pain Management, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA),...
The Correlation Between Obesity and Periodontal Disease
Several studies have shown that there is a correlation between obesity and periodontitis. New research has been looking at what the two have in...
Study Emphasizes Patients Need Better Brushing Instruction with Powered Brushes
Educating patients on the importance of oral health and home care is a huge part of our job. However, sometimes, it can feel like...