Treating Patients With Bleeding Disorders
By Stefanie VanDuine, RDH, BSDH, MSDH A bleeding disorder is a condition in which the normal blood clotting process is interrupted due to a deficiency or…
Category: Access to Care
Strategies for Safe and Effective Treatment of Patients With Alzheimer Disease
By Jafar Alabdullah, BS, MS, Ahmed Almuntashiri, RDH, MSc Alzheimer disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes cognition impairment and memory loss, affecting activities…
A Medical-Dental Integration Model
Arizona is making a difference in the oral health of its most vulnerable children through an innovative program.
Promoting Oral Health Access for Pregnant Women
Michigan is improving the oral health of pregnant women and their children through Public Dental Prevention Programs.
Improving Access to Care for Older Adults
As the number of older adults living in long-term care facilities continues to grow, dental hygienists are well positioned to provide care to this vul…
Cutting the Red Tape
School-based sealant programs are effective in the fight against tooth decay, but state regulations and policies interfere with their implementation.
Innovations in Scope of Practice
By Margaret Langelier, MSHSA Over the past decade, legislatures across the United States have grappled with scope of practice issues for health professions, including dental…
Advantages of Teledentistry Technologies
Implementing telehealth practices can enhance oral health care delivery and improve access to care.
3D Printing in Dentistry
By Joseph W. Evans, DDS, Parth S. Desai, BDS, MPH Technological advances have allowed oral health professionals to provide more accurate treatment in a timely and…