Bringing Oral Health to the Frontlines of Cancer Care
According to Global Burden of Disease data, cancer accounts for approximately 10 million deaths annually, representing roughly one in six global deaths.1 As the incidence of…
What Oral Health Professionals Need to Know About Hypothyroidism
As of 2022, hypothyroidism affected approximately 11.7% of the United States population, representing around 30 million people ages 18 and older.1 This is an increase…
Recognizing and Responding to Young-Onset Dementia
While dementia is a neurodegenerative disease commonly associated with adults older than age 65, it can also impact younger individuals.1 Young-onset dementia (YOD) is a rare…
The Role of Nutritional Counseling in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
Nutrition plays a significant role in caries formation. However, the impact of nutrition on periodontal diseases also warrants clarification. Substantial scientific evidence supports the impact…
Reducing Dental Anxiety Through Music
An important and compelling consideration when caring for children, dental anxiety is fear, nervousness, apprehension, or stress associated with a dental setting and/or procedure. 1-3 Approximately 6.3%…
Promoting a Cycle of Remineralization
Oral health professionals have been trying to educate patients about protecting their teeth from dental caries for decades. However, tooth decay remains the number one…
Why Digital Intraoral Scanning Is the Future of Dentistry
Gone are the days of hand-mixed materials — intraoral scanners have taken their place. Dental hygiene has expanded to include new forms of technology, including…
Dental Hygiene Director’s Passion for Inclusive Care Leads to Immersive Education
In a quiet corner of Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, a transformation is taking place, not just in oral health, but in hearts, minds,…
Link Between Idiopathic Pain and Poor Oral Health Found
Because the oral cavity is the gateway to the rest of the body, it is also a primary avenue for pathogenic entry. In fact, research…