Reaching Vulnerable Populations through Portable and Mobile Dentistry-Current and Future Opportunities Lack of access to dental care is an ongoing problem. In 2018, the US House of Representatives passed the Action for Dental Health Act of 2017. This act is meant to prevent dental … [Read more...] about Reaching Vulnerable Populations through Portable and Mobile Dentistry-Current and Future Opportunities: Science Sunday
Cost Assessment of a New Oral Care Program in the Intensive Care Unit to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Science Sunday
Cost Assessment of a New Oral Care Program in the Intensive Care Unit to Prevent Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most frequently hospital-acquired infections associated with ICU stays. Hospital-acquired infections affect 1.7 million … [Read more...] about Cost Assessment of a New Oral Care Program in the Intensive Care Unit to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Science Sunday
Minimal Intervention Dentistry for Partially Dentate Older Adults: Science Sunday
The life expectancy has steadily increased over the years. With increased life expectancy we see increased wear and tear on teeth. The goal for the elderly population is to retain as many teeth as possible to improve the quality of life and nutrition. Chronic dental diseases, such as … [Read more...] about Minimal Intervention Dentistry for Partially Dentate Older Adults: Science Sunday
Oral lichen planus: A disease or a spectrum of tissue reactions? Types, causes, diagnostic algorithms, prognosis, management strategies.
Oral lichen planus: A disease or a spectrum of tissue reactions? Types, causes, diagnostic algorithms, prognosis, management strategies. The etiology of oral lichen planus is currently unknown. There is much debate about if it is a disease or a spectrum of tissue reactions. Furthermore, there is … [Read more...] about Oral lichen planus: A disease or a spectrum of tissue reactions? Types, causes, diagnostic algorithms, prognosis, management strategies.
Radiation Safety Practices of Dental Hygienists in the United States: Science Sunday
Radiation Safety Practices of Dental Hygienists in the United States Dental radiographs are a necessary part of proper dental care. When emitting ionizing radiation to capture an image for a radiograph there are risks that should be acknowledged. Along with the ADA’s guidelines for frequency of … [Read more...] about Radiation Safety Practices of Dental Hygienists in the United States: Science Sunday
Nonsurgical Therapy for Teeth and Implants – When and Why?: Science Sunday
Nonsurgical therapy for teeth and implants – when and why? Determining the proper protocol for periodontally involved patients can feel overwhelming at times. Until the mid-1980s surgical periodontal therapy was included for all periodontally involved patients. So much so that it was considered … [Read more...] about Nonsurgical Therapy for Teeth and Implants – When and Why?: Science Sunday
Patients’ Perspective Regarding the Administration of Local Anesthesia by Dental Hygienist: Science Sunday
Patients’ Perspective Regarding the Administration of Local Anesthesia by Dental Hygienist Dental hygienists have been safely administering local anesthesia for over 40 years. Washington state was the first state to allow dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia in 1971. Since then 44 … [Read more...] about Patients’ Perspective Regarding the Administration of Local Anesthesia by Dental Hygienist: Science Sunday
Infection Control – Standards of Care, A Global Perspective: Science Sunday
Collaborating with other dental professionals has become much easier in the age of the internet and social media. Thought there are negatives associated with this easy access to information, there is a positive aspect that shouldn’t be overlooked- the sharing of evidence-based information from … [Read more...] about Infection Control – Standards of Care, A Global Perspective: Science Sunday
