Written for dentists working in general, family and cosmetic dentistry, as well as specialists from all disciplines, Decisions in Dentistry is a peer-reviewed journal designed to support the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in multidisciplinary care. Reflecting the latest thinking from nationally ranked educators, researchers and clinicians, the journal presents evidence-based, clinically relevant articles in an inviting and easy-to-understand format. Unique in its approach, Decisions in Dentistry makes the complex simple and offers unbiased information and continuing education that dentists can use to improve their technique and provide the highest level of care.
HARRISBURG, Pa./PRNewswire/ — People with chronic health conditions who received preventive dental care covered by BlueCross Dental benefits had fewer costly emergency room visits and hospital stays than those who did not, according to a…
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to practice good toothbrushing habits with their children by taking the pledge to brush with them during National Brush Day on November 1.
Held the day after Halloween, National Brush Day is part of…
Individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease have significantly poorer health than their peers and evidence suggests inadequate oral hygiene practices as a major contributing factor. Investigators at New York University Rory Meyers…
The Delta Dental Foundation has gifted Case Western Reserve University’s (CWRU) School of Dental Medicine $1 million for new equipment to better serve patients. The foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental, presented the school…
University of Penn Dental Medicine and the Academy for Advancing Leadership have partnered to develop an online certification program for clinical dental educators. Penn Dental Medicine and University of Pittsburgh faculty will teach the…
A study led by the American Physiological Society reports routine oral care to treat periodontitis may help reduce inflammation and toxins in patients with liver cirrhosis.
Visiting the dentist’s office before undergoing major cancer surgery may reduce a patient’s risk of complications, according to a Japanese retrospective cohort study.
The American Dental Association (ADA) has named Chad P. Gehani, DDS, an endodontist from Queens, New York, as the new president-elect. Gehani was elected during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in Honolulu. He will assume the role of…
Generational differences are evident in various areas of life, such as the workplace and parenting styles, but there is a similarity when it comes to how baby boomers, Gen X, and millennials approach oral health. Parents of all three…
CHICAGO — The American Dental Association (ADA) commends Congress for passing legislation to help end this nation’s opioid epidemic. The “SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act” will help improve the quality and interoperability of…