Self-Reported Oral Health Shows Strong Correlation With Systemic Health
Increasingly, regular dental visits and oral healthcare are being associated with overall wellness. According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dental…
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Preventive Oral Healthcare in Kids Pays off for Working Parents
Most kids get dental caries. Tooth decay is such a common childhood disease it might be considered a part of growing up. According to the…
Going to Where the People Are
Kathy Lituri, RDH, MPH, has spent much of her career working toward improving the oral health of children. A clinical assistant professor and director of…
NYU Educator Is Dedicated to Opening Doors for Dental Hygienists
A clinical associate professor and chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry where she…
Toothbrushing Is a Critical Step in Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), also known as nosocomial pneumonia, is considered the most common infection associated with hospital stays. It is defined as pneumonia that occurs…
Professional Oral Healthcare Reduces Pneumonia Risk
A recent Canadian study found that residents of long-term care (LTC) facilities who received professional oral healthcare from dental hygienists were at reduced risk of…
Social Networking as an Oral Health Strategy
Researchers at Boston University have been investigating how social networks impact oral health. Their recent study involved women residents of public housing developments in Boston.…
Dental Hygienist Turned Dental Therapist Is on a Unique Journey
Mark Kobylinsky, RDH, EPP, DT, is dually licensed in dental therapy and dental hygiene, with 9 years as a dental hygienist and 1 year as…
Leading the Charge
A longtime oral health advocate, Helen Hawkey, BSDH, PHDHP, is rallying for change in Pennsylvania’s mandated dental assessment requirement.