Focus On Prevention
By Gail B. Stoops, RDH, BSDH New and innovative research has shown that oral health is a critical component of overall health, and awareness of…
Category: Miscellaneous
The Oral Microbiome and the Risk of Lung Infection
By Frank A. Scannapieco, DMD, PhD The oral cavity harbors a diverse collection of microorganisms, known as the oral microbiome, which is responsible for common…
See the Signs
By Mansi Jailwala, MS, Joanne Brewer Timmons, MPH, Gülsün Gül, DDS, MBA, MPH, MS, Diana Esshaki, DMD, MS, Kanchan Ganda, MD Domestic violence is defined by the United States…
Strategies for the Safe Treatment of Cardiovascular Patients
By Susan Lynn Tolle, BSDH, MS, Amber Walters Hunt, RDH, BSDH, MS Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the…
Gain Green Benefits
By Wendy St. Cyr, RDH, BS, Shanda Wallace, RDH, BSDH As environmentalism grows, the trend for dental practices to “go green” is gaining popularity. What oral health…
The Dangers of Tickborne Diseases
By Gayle B. McCombs, RDH, MS, Holly Gaff, PhD The return of spring and warm weather will find many people spending more time outdoors. While exposure to…
Prevent Tongue Trauma
By Tracee Dahm, BSDH, MS, RDH, Ann M. Bruhn, RDH, BSDH, MS Drinking water throughout the day is often promoted as a healthy habit, and Americans…
Oral Effects of Kidney Disease
By Robert E. Rada, DDS Kidney disease is a progressively debilitating condition that leads to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), in which the kidneys cease to support…
Managing Medical Emergencies
By Hana K. Sadi, BDS, DMD, MSc, Morton Rosenberg, DMD Medical emergencies may occur during the provision of routine dental procedures. They tend to vary in their…