Strengthening Dentistry’s Quality Assurance
Published in 2000 as part of the United States National Academy of Medicine’s overarching Quality of Health Care in America Project, “To Err Is Human:…
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Advances in the Science of Fluoride
As the prevention specialists, we know that effective biofilm management is fundamental to preventing dental caries and periodontal diseases. Unfortunately, how many times have we…
Update on the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the United States Department of Labor, was created in 1970 to protect workers from on-the-job…
Mastering Ultrasonic Instrumentation for Stage I Periodontitis
Clinical practice guidelines state that subgingival instrumentation for Stages I-III periodontitis be performed with hand or powered instruments, alone or in combination, and choice is…
A Perspective on Fluoridation
The widespread addition of fluoride ion to community water supplies is again a hot topic. A systematic review by the reputable Cochrane Collaboration recently reported…
Caring for the Undocumented
Cultural competence is the ability to connect and communicate with people from different backgrounds and it helps to improve patient-provider communication and trust, increase patient…
Prevention Takes Center Stage
A monumental event recently took place —the inaugural World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Oral Health Meeting — in one of the most vibrant cities on…
Addressing the Adolescent Vaping Epidemic
While the use of combustible cigarettes has declined over the years, the use of electronic cigarettes has notably increased — especially among adolescents.1 E-cigarettes, e-cigs,…
Tips for Identifying Systemic Conditions and Anomalies on the Panoramic Image
In the realm of medical diagnostics, the panoramic image has emerged as a valuable tool. It provides a large field of view to assess growth…