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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Dental Visits Decline With Advanced Age

Aug 9, 2019

While older adults are less likely to access dental services after age 80, this trend is more evident amongst blacks and Hispanics than whites, according to a new study by researchers at New York University (NYU) Rory Meyers College of…

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What Role Do Genes Play in Caries and Periodontitis?

Aug 2, 2019

A person may be predisposed to caries and periodontitis if they carry genes with connections to these oral diseases, according to a study published in Nature Communications.

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Cantel to Acquire Hu-Friedy

Jul 30, 2019

Cantel Medical Corp has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Hu-Friedy, a 111-year-old global leading manufacturer of instruments and instrument reprocessing workflow systems serving the dental industry.

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How Starving Fungus of Iron May Treat Drug-Resistant Infections

Jul 19, 2019

A study published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy details how starving Candida albicans of iron can potentially prevent drug-resistant infections.

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How Starving Fungus of Iron May Treat Drug-Resistant Infections

Jul 19, 2019

A study published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy details how starving Candida albicans of iron can potentially prevent drug-resistant infections.

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Can Oral Pathogens Trigger a Stroke?

Jul 12, 2019

Oral health and good oral hygiene are essential to overall health, as untreated dental infections can cause serious health problems, a new Finnish study reports.

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Study Finds 81% of Dental Antibiotic Prescriptions Are Unnecessary

Jul 3, 2019

Dentists are writing too many antibiotic prescriptions before dental procedures—approximately 80.9%, to be exact—for patients who do not need them, according to a University of Illinois (UIC) College of Pharmacy study.

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Study Shows Dentists Are Detecting More Oral Cancers

Jun 28, 2019

Oral health professionals in Ontario, Canada, are detecting more cases of oral cancer and pre-cancer than ever before, according to an 11-year study led by University of Toronto researchers.

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AAPD Adopts New Tagline: ‘Big Love for Little Teeth’

Jun 20, 2019

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the “Big Authority on Little Teeth,” has announced a rebranding of Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children, its charitable arm, as the AAPD Foundation.

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Does Dental Care Improve Outcomes for Patients with Drug/Alcohol Addiction?

Jun 14, 2019

Researchers at the University of Utah have found a link between comprehensive dental care and substance abuse treatment outcomes for patients with drug and alcohol addiction.

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