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.
In an effort to answer whether the number of teeth contributes to compression of morbidity, a prospective cohort study has found that individuals with ≥ 20 teeth have a lower risk of transitioning from a healthy state to a disabled or…
New research indicates that patients with osteoporosis and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) who receive comprehensive surgical treatment may be at reduced risk for relapse. The study, “Extensive Surgical Procedures Result…
A common pathogen associated with periodontal disease, Porphyromonas gingivalis, may delay conception in women, note scientists from the University of Helsinki in Finland. Published in the Journal of Oral Microbiology, the study,…
For the second consecutive year, The Canada-United States Chapter of the Alliance for a Cavity Free Future (ACFF) will offer a grant program to help fund interprofessional projects that will have a positive impact on the oral health of…
CHICAGO, August 7, 2017 — Oral Health America (OHA) is proud to release a new Medicare Dental Toolkit to assist those advocating for the addition of a dental benefit to Medicare.
The toolkit includes resources to support…
Both smokers and nonsmokers faced increased risk
PHILADELPHIA — Periodontal disease was associated with increased risk of several types of cancer in postmenopausal women, even in women who had never smoked, according to results of a …
Safe water and water management systems may not be at the forefront of every practitioner’s mind, but they should be, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).