A peer-reviewed journal that offers evidence-based clinical information and continuing education for dentists.

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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.

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Kellogg Foundation Funds Efforts To Improve Access to Oral Care

Sep 12, 2016

In an effort to improve access to care among underserved children and adolescents, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is providing a $100,000 grant to the American Dental Education Association’s Minority Dental Faculty Development and…

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Oral Health Awareness Campaign Targets Hispanic Patients

Sep 12, 2016

New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry and Univision Communications, a leading media company serving Hispanic Americans, have formed a partnership to promote oral health among this patient demographic. Under the arrangement, the…

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Initial Study Supports Caries Risk Assessment During Well Baby Visits

Sep 12, 2016

Preliminary research from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has uncovered a way for primary care providers to promote oral health during the well baby visit by assessing risk factors common to many oral and systemic…

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Nanoparticles Studied as a Means of Eliminating Pathogenic Biofilm

Sep 12, 2016

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) in Philadelphia have developed a novel approach to removing pathogenic biofilm in the oral cavity. While most approaches have relied on traditional antimicrobials, the Penn team used…

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Advocacy Week

Sep 8, 2016

As our Fall For Smiles campaign continues, OHA gears up to take action on the Hill with Advocacy Week (September 11-16, 2016), a major policy awareness effort within the campaign, focused on the oral health of families. While the Fall For…

At a Glance

States That Seal the Deal on Dental Implants

Sep 1, 2016

Tooth decay is the most common preventable childhood disease, with 21% of children ages 6 to 11 and 58% of adolescents ages 12 to 19 having caries in their permanent teeth.

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Sep 1, 2016

Products that practically sell themselves.

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CE Article Highlights Importance of Maintenance to Restorative Success

Sep 1, 2016

An organized and strategic maintenance program is integral to the longevity, stability and esthetics of dental restorations — and vital to patient satisfaction.

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Organizations Offer Resources Against Overuse of Antibiotics

Sep 1, 2016

According to the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), dentists write almost 26 million prescriptions for antibiotics each year — 10% of all outpatient antibiotic prescriptions.

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