Recognizing and Responding to Young-Onset Dementia
While dementia is a neurodegenerative disease commonly associated with adults older than age 65, it can also impact younger individuals.1 Young-onset dementia (YOD) is a rare…
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The Role of Nutritional Counseling in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
Nutrition plays a significant role in caries formation. However, the impact of nutrition on periodontal diseases also warrants clarification. Substantial scientific evidence supports the impact…
Reducing Dental Anxiety Through Music
An important and compelling consideration when caring for children, dental anxiety is fear, nervousness, apprehension, or stress associated with a dental setting and/or procedure. 1-3 Approximately 6.3%…
In-Office Treatments That Deliver Sensitivity Relief
Dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) is among the most common concerns among dental patients.1 DH is described as sharp pain resulting from exposed dentin in response to chemical,…
Fact vs Fiction in Licensure Portability
Licensure compacts effectively address oral health workforce shortages by enhancing professional mobility. Currently, two competing licensure compacts are available for dentistry and dental hygiene: the…
The Role of Mouthrinses in Biofilm Control
Dental caries and periodontal diseases are ongoing public health issues across the globe. In the United States, approximately two out of every five adults have…
Creating Autism-Friendly Dental Spaces
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition characterized by challenges in communication, behavior, social interaction across multiple contexts, and engaging in repetitive patterns…
How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Patient Care
In the ever-evolving landscape of dental hygiene clinical expectations, improving care and workflow by incorporating new technology is a necessary step to advance the profession.…
The Re-Emergence of Measles
Once considered eliminated in many parts of the world, measles is experiencing a concerning resurgence. Driven by misinformation, vaccine hesitancy, and gaps in immunization coverage,…