What Oral Health Professionals Need to Know About Hypothyroidism
As of 2022, hypothyroidism affected approximately 11.7% of the United States population, representing around 30 million people ages 18 and older.1 This is an increase…
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…
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%…
Promoting a Cycle of Remineralization
Oral health professionals have been trying to educate patients about protecting their teeth from dental caries for decades. However, tooth decay remains the number one…
Why Digital Intraoral Scanning Is the Future of Dentistry
Gone are the days of hand-mixed materials — intraoral scanners have taken their place. Dental hygiene has expanded to include new forms of technology, including…
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…
Choosing the Best Mask for the Task
Selecting the right mask for the task at hand is critical. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and US Food and…