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.
A white paper released by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) encourages dental practitioners to prescribe patients ibuprofen and/or acetaminophen instead of opioids to help manage postsurgical pain.
Elsbeth Kalenderian, DDS, MPH, PhD, chair of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences at University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry, has been selected to join the American Health Council’s Education…
Dental conditions, alcohol abuse and depression were the top reasons for avoidable emergency department visits nationally, according to a University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study published in the International Journal for…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and American Dental Association have both warned oral health professional about the continued shortage of nitrous oxide that was initially projected to end in March 2017.
A paper published in JDR Clinical & Translational Research by an international research team examined the relationship between Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS) and periodontal disease.
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery has released its “Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation of the Neck Mass in Adults” as an aid to oral health professionals and other clinicians who might be the first to…
Postmenopausal women who have a history of periodontal disease also have a higher risk of several types of cancer, including gallbladder cancer, according to a University at Buffalo (UB) study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers…
The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) has issued comments on the completion of the first phase of the “Advancing Dental Education: Gies in the 21st Century” project, which is developing a strategic plan for the future of…
In a newly released position statement, “AAE Guidance on the Use of Systemic Antibiotics in Endodontics,” the American Association of Endodontists provides dentists and endodontists guidance on how to do their part to halt the spread of…