As digital dental technologies continue to gain traction, more and more dentists are adopting intraoral scanning in lieu of conventional tray impressions.
A University of Massachusetts Amherst study has determined that fewer than 5% of well-child visits for children ages 1 to 5 included the application of fluoride varnish to prevent caries.
On September 10, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an update to its COVID-19 infection prevention and control guidance for all healthcare settings, including dental offices.
Understanding the clinical presentations, distinguishing features, and treatment protocols of herpes simplex virus type 1 will help reduce the risk of transmission in dental settings.