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.…
Category: Patient Education
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,…
Electronic Cigarette Use Among Youth and Adolescents
Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) heat a liquid to create an aerosol that is inhaled by the user. The liquid contains nicotine and other toxic…
Harness the Benefits of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have recently gained significant momentum in dentistry. For instance, AI may assist dental professionals with clinical documentation, guide with image analysis…
Modifying Oral Hygiene Techniques to Improve Oral Health
By Erin Potts, DDS, Raha Naderi, RDH, MEd, Khairunisa Hashmani, RDH, MA, EdD, Angela Catic, MD, MEd and Lea Kiefer, MPH The deterioration of cognitive…
The Use of Advanced Behavioral Techniques to Quell Dental Anxiety
By Christina A. Demopoulos, DDS, MPH and Joshua Baker, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA Dental anxiety, fear, and dentophobia can negatively impact the overall health of patients…
Holistic Dentistry: The Whole Approach to Oral Healthcare
By Jennifer Anne-Garcia Bohn, BS, RDH, Chris Haddlesey, BA, Martha J. McComas, RDH, MS Holistic dentistry is an alternative method to traditional dentistry. Often referred to as…
Strategies to Support Dental Prostheses
Proper care will help maintain the longevity and service life of dental prostheses, while also supporting patient health.
A Closer Look at the AHA’s Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines
By Dora-Ann Oddo, RDH, MA In May 2021, the American Heart Association (AHA) updated its antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines for the prevention of infective endocarditis (IE).1 As…