Forensic Dentist Uses Professional Experience as Inspiration for a Crime Novel
Forensic dentist Mary Bush, DDS, an associate professor and assistant dean for clinical affairs in the University At Buffalo (UB) School of Dental Med…
The Oral Health Professional’s Role In Forensic Dentistry
Properly trained clinicians can use forensic dentistry to help identify individuals who may otherwise remain unidentified.
Caring for the LGBT Community
Providing culturally appropriate treatment is key to improving access to care and health outcomes in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender patients.
Ethical Decision Making in Dental Hygiene
Clinicians face ethical dilemmas throughout their careers, but a strong educational foundation in ethics and ethical decision-making provides a helpfu…
Decreasing the Impact of Bias
Explicit (conscious) and implicit (unconscious) biases affect providers’ understanding, actions, communication, and treatment decisions.
Esthetic Options for Tooth Movement
Clear aligners and lingually positioned appliances present esthetic alternatives to orthodontic treatment with traditional braces.
Choosing the Most Appropriate Restorative Material
With the use of amalgam restorative materials declining, oral health professionals need to remain up-to-date on the alternatives so they can best advi…
Advancing In-Office Whitening Techniques
As patients continue to demand whiter teeth, new in-office bleaching techniques help make positive outcomes easier than ever.
The Use of Periodontal Ligament Injections
Periodontal ligament injections can help achieve the anesthesia necessary for successful dental treatment.