Root Canal Therapy Perceived as Being No Worse Than Other Procedures
A paper from the University of Adelaide in Australia suggests patients do not perceive root canal therapy as any worse than other dental procedures.
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Study Suggests Genes Play a Role In Dental Caries and Periodontitis
Findings from research led by the Institute of Odontology at Umeå University in Sweden indicate individuals may be predisposed to caries and/or periodontitis if they carry genes associated with these conditions.
Continuing Education Article Focuses on The Role of Oral pH in Remineralization
Maintaining a neutral oral pH can be accomplished through diet and therapeutic agents, a regimen that can promote remineralization and help prevent or reverse caries lesions.
Diversity Increasing in the Dental Field
The dental profession is undergoing demographic changes, especially changes in gender distribution, according to a study from the Oral Health Workforce Research Center at the University at Albany’s Center for Health Workforce Studies in…
Evidence Indicates Oral Pathogens May Help Trigger Stroke Events
Researchers at Tampere University in Finland have found the presence of DNA from oral pathogens in the cerebral emboli of stroke patients, signifying the possible adverse effects of suboptimal oral health.
Gender’s Impact on Clinical Efficiency and Patient Visits
New research from the Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) into the practice characteristics of female dentists offers insights into the efficiency and busyness of female providers compared to their male counterparts.
Take Safety Viral During Dental Infection Control Awareness Month
September is Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM), and oral health professionals are encouraged to share how they take safety seriously in clinic.
5 Factors the Tooth Fairy Considers When Deciding Lost Teeth Rewards
The amount of cash a parent has on hand is the single biggest factor in determining how much the tooth fairy will pay for a tooth, according to the Original Tooth Fairy Poll, sponsored by Delta Dental.
CDC, FDA Release Joint Statement on Collaboration to Investigate Respiratory Illnesses Potentially…
Robert R. Redfield, MD, director for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Ned Sharpless, MD, acting US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, have issued a statement on federal and state collaboration to…
Dental Schools Require Training in Treatment of Patients With Intellectual/Developmental…
U.S. dental schools will be required to include training in treating patients with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (ID/DD), after the Council on Dental Accreditation (CODA) recently voted to require such training.
