Resistance Training for Health
Dental hygienists and dentists experience a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD)-related pain, which is often a result of repetitive movements and excessive overloading of…
Pathway to Dental Therapy
Currently, there are two major educational pathways for dental therapy (DT) programs: the direct pathway and dental hygiene-based models. The direct pathway model was the…
Maintaining the Balance Between Remineralization and Demineralization
Dentistry has a long history of surgical intervention in the treatment of dental caries. Initial principles focused on proper resistance and retention form. The development…
Addressing Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a devastating pathology that occurs in a small fraction of patients taking antiresorptive or antiangiogenic drugs for the…
Zygomatic Implants for Patients With Complex Dental Conditions
While endosteal implants generally exhibit a high success rate, they may not always be a suitable treatment option. The success rates for dental endosteal implants…
Preventive Oral Healthcare in Kids Pays off for Working Parents
Most kids get dental caries. Tooth decay is such a common childhood disease it might be considered a part of growing up. According to the…
Going to Where the People Are
Kathy Lituri, RDH, MPH, has spent much of her career working toward improving the oral health of children. A clinical assistant professor and director of…
NYU Educator Is Dedicated to Opening Doors for Dental Hygienists
A clinical associate professor and chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry where she…
Toothbrushing Is a Critical Step in Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), also known as nosocomial pneumonia, is considered the most common infection associated with hospital stays. It is defined as pneumonia that occurs…