The Effect of Standoff Distance and Surface Roughness on Biofilm Disruption Using Cavitation Dental implants are increasingly becoming a regular mode for tooth replacement with a low failure rate, they are the best option dentistry has to offer patients. Biofilm is associated with dental implant … [Read more...] about The Effect of Standoff Distance and Surface Roughness on Biofilm Disruption Using Cavitation – Science Sunday
Physicians’ Perceptions of the Role of the Dental Hygienist in Interprofessional Collaboration: A Pilot Study – Science Sunday
Physicians’ Perceptions of the Role of the Dental Hygienist in Interprofessional Collaboration: A Pilot Study The dental hygienist’s role in health care seems to be vastly underestimated. Though dental hygienists provide care that not only promotes oral health but also systemic health, … [Read more...] about Physicians’ Perceptions of the Role of the Dental Hygienist in Interprofessional Collaboration: A Pilot Study – Science Sunday
Looking Back to Move Ahead: Interprofessional Education in Dental Education – Science Sunday
Looking Back to Move Ahead: Interprofessional Education in Dental Education The Centre for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education defines interprofessional education (IPE) as “when two or more professions learn with, from, and about each other to improve collaboration and … [Read more...] about Looking Back to Move Ahead: Interprofessional Education in Dental Education – Science Sunday
Evaluation of the Spatter-reduction Effectiveness of Two Dry-field Isolation Techniques – Science Sunday
Evaluation of the Spatter-reduction Effectiveness of Two Dry-field Isolation Techniques When performing procedures in dentistry there are multiple obstacles that must be overcome to provide proper care. These obstacles include continual salivary flow, dark environment, shadowing, soft … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Spatter-reduction Effectiveness of Two Dry-field Isolation Techniques – Science Sunday
Relationship Between Oral and Gut Microbiota in Elderly People – Science Sunday
Epidemiological studies have shown periodontal disease is a risk factor for multiple systemic diseases such as atherosclerotic vascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. These diseases are all inflammatory diseases, recent studies suggest oral bacteria that cause … [Read more...] about Relationship Between Oral and Gut Microbiota in Elderly People – Science Sunday
Collaboration Between Medical Providers and Dental Hygienists in Pediatric Health Care – Science Sunday
Collaboration Between Medical Providers and Dental Hygienists in Pediatric Health Care Dental caries remains the most common chronic health condition in children. In the NHANES II and III surveys, it was determined that 40% of children aged 2-11 had caries. What is worse is the … [Read more...] about Collaboration Between Medical Providers and Dental Hygienists in Pediatric Health Care – Science Sunday
Efficacy of Disinfectant-Impregnated Wipes used for Surface Disinfection in Hospitals: A Review – Science Sunday
Efficacy of Disinfectant-impregnated Wipes used for Surface Disinfection in Hospitals: A Review The use of disinfectant wipes has become more common in hospitals and even more so in dental settings. Cross-contamination and nosocomial pathogens are a concern for hospital settings as well … [Read more...] about Efficacy of Disinfectant-Impregnated Wipes used for Surface Disinfection in Hospitals: A Review – Science Sunday
Colonization of Legionella spp. In Dental Unit Waterlines – Science Sunday
Colonization of Legionella spp. In Dental Unit Waterlines Legionella spp is a gram-negative bacterium that is ubiquitous in aquatic habitats, dental water lines are not exempt from their colonization. Legionella has been found in municipal water sources even after chlorination and … [Read more...] about Colonization of Legionella spp. In Dental Unit Waterlines – Science Sunday
