A peer-reviewed journal that offers evidence-based clinical information and continuing education for dentists.

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Ambrosia V. Brody, Managing Editor

Ambrosia V. Brody has served as managing editor at Belmont Publications, inc. since 2016. With a breadth of experience in writing and developing editorial content, Brody is integral to the publication of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, Decisions in Dentistry, and the company’s digital and social media platforms. She holds a Master of Arts in Communications from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of La Verne.

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Robot-assisted Technology to Train Next Generation of Dentists

May 7, 2021

New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) has become the third dental school in the United States to acquire and use two surgical robotic devices for dental implant surgeries.

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Can Mouthrinse Kill the Coronavirus?

Apr 30, 2021

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry researchers are investigating how effective mouthrinse is at reducing a person’s risk of spreading COVID-19 through a two-part clinical trial that will test the utility…

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U-M Study Finds Medicaid Expansion Positively Affects Oral Health

Apr 16, 2021

A University of Michigan (U-M) study suggests that Medicaid’s dental coverage can improve the oral health of low-income individuals enrolled in the program in ways that help with their work and job searches.

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Gingival Microbiome May Hold Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker

Apr 12, 2021

Research from New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry and Weil Cornell Medicine suggests older adults with pathogenic gingival bacteria are more likely to have a key biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease in their cerebrospinal fluid.

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How Can Dental Practices Better Serve Patients Who Are Deaf?

Apr 9, 2021

Patients who are deaf are more likely to have difficulty securing dental appointments than the general population, according to a study that found dental clinics were six times more likely to deny a new patient request for an…

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Patients Should Steer Clear of DIY TikTok Dentistry

Apr 2, 2021

As more people turn to social media for all things trending, oral health professionals should be prepared to remind patients that not all TikTok trends should be followed, especially do-it-yourself (DIY) dentistry.

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School-based Dental Program Reduces Caries by More than 50%

Mar 26, 2021

A school-based caries prevention program involving nearly 7,000 elementary school students reduced caries by more than 50%, according to a study led by New York University College of Dentistry researchers.

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Study Suggests Causal Link Between Periodontitis and Kidney Disease

Mar 19, 2021

A study led by the University of Birmingham School of Dentistry in the United Kingdom suggests a causal effect between periodontal inflammation and kidney function.

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Penn Dental Opens Center for Innovation and Precision Dentistry

Mar 12, 2021

The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental) and Penn’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have founded the Center for Innovation and Precision Dentistry (CIPD) in a joint effort to transform the future of…

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Crest and Oral-B Help Advance Healthy Oral Care Habits

Mar 5, 2021

Committed to advancing healthy oral hygiene habits, Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) oral care brands Crest and Oral-B are focused on improving access to dental care and oral health products and education to help ensure better healthcare…

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Ambrosia V. Brody, Managing Editor

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