Guest Editorial: Promoting Dental Therapy
By Kari Ann Kuntzelman, DT Founded in 2006, the American Dental Therapy Association (ADTA) is the national professional society for dental therapists. As a trusted national…
Category: Articles
Effective Approaches to Addressing Xerostomia
Collaboration is key when managing this common oral heath condition.
Support the Health of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Oral health professionals should be knowledgeable about this metabolic disorder’s pathophysiology, characteristics, systemic and oral health manifes…
Caring for Patients With Psoriasis
Providing education on oral health modifications as well as anticipating complications and modifying treatment to ensure safe and effective dental hyg…
The Relationship Between Porphyromonas Gingivalis and Systemic Disease
This oral bacterium implements strategies to invade the various tissues beyond the periodontium.
Implementing Public Health Interventions to Reduce Caries Prevalence
The Basic Screening Survey is an essential public health tool in reducing rates of dental decay among vulnerable populations.
A Fresh Look at Dental Sealants
The effects of COVID-19 on the role of sealants in caries prevention.
The Radiology Chain of Asepsis
Maintaining appropriate infection control protocol protects both patients and clinicians.
The Ethics of Infection Control
Dental hygienists must be prepared to address breaches in infection control to ensure the safety of patients and dental team members.