The Hidden Sleep Disorder Linked to Oral and Systemic Health
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (POSA) occurs in 1% to 6% of children, making it a significant public health concern.1 POSA can be linked to a variety…
Category: Risk Assessment
Are Handheld Dental X-Ray Devices Convenient or a Hidden Safety Risk?
First introduced in the 1990s, handheld portable X-ray devices are used in a variety of settings, from schools to mobile clinics. While not intended to…
Artificial Intelligence Reshapes the Future of Dentistry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting every facet of modern life and dentistry is no exception. By mimicking human intelligence, AI enhances tasks traditionally performed by…
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.…
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:…
The Overlooked Risk of Hearing Loss in Dental Practice
Dental professionals face a variety of occupational health challenges, including hearing loss. Hearing is a critical activity of daily living and its loss presents a…
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…
Update on Monkeypox
Understanding the origins of this viral disease and how it spreads will help oral health professionals advise their patients and prevent its transmiss…
Promoting Healthy Aging in the Dental Setting
By Rosemary DeRosa Hays, RDH, MS, and Victoria H. Raveis, PhD Dental hygienists are recognized as health promotion and disease prevention specialists, partly due to…