Oral Care

Letting children speak for themselves at dental appointments can help hygienists glean valuable information.

The media's unsubstantiated coverage of medical and scientific issues could be dangerous to the general public's health.

A response to the recent article that stated flossing did not help gum health.

Ensuring your entire team has the necessary education and training to follow and understand oral cancer detection protocols can be crucial to effective patient care.

Researchers have isolated an enzyme from bacteria present in human saliva that has potential as a therapy for a disease that affects three million people in the United States.

Recording smartphone video “selfies” of tooth-brushing can help people learn to improve their oral health care techniques, according to a new study.

The dental team is in a position to make a difference to those affected by cancer. Prehabilitation is comprehensive, anticipatory care for oral issues surrounding cancer before debilitating side effects of the disease or treatment develop.

Working in dentistry, we hear a lot of things patients think are true when it comes to oral health. It’s easy for these myths to be perpetuated online, but just because it’s on the internet doesn’t mean it’s true. Here are five myths where the record needs to be set straight with the truth.

There's no way around the need to constantly deliver local anesthetics in dental practices, but there are ways to reduce the pain and fear patients feel, as well as reduce the stress of the clinician.

An article published in the current issue of the journal Anesthesia Progress found that male patients required a lower dosage of a sedative than female patients during oral surgery.

Imagine my surprise when I heard someone talking about an interdisciplinary team comprised of the receptionist, dental assistant, practice manager, dentist and dental hygienist. I suppose that’s right but a true interdisciplinary team refers to medical disciplines, like dentistry, cardiology, respiratory, chiropractor, oncology and pediatrics to name a few. That’s the best way to treat the whole patient.

What kind of career can a dental hygienist evolve to as the future of dentistry continues to corporate with our medical community? Are you ready for limitless options?

Getting high may mean new lows for dental health: A recent study has found that cannabis users suffer from higher rates of periodontal disease than their weed-free peers.

For a variety of reasons (including lack of motivation, dexterity and/or resources) many patients struggle with maintaining proper mechanical plaque removal regimens. To remedy these shortcomings, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that oral rinses be incorporated into daily oral hygiene practices.

Dr. Susan Maples is passionate about what she does and that dentists have much greater responsibilities to today’s patients.

A recent study has identified certain types of oral bacteria that have a correlation with the risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

Nissha USA, Inc will showcase the OralChroma® halitosis measuring device during CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry Anaheim, May 12-14, at Anaheim Convention Center in California (booth #2351).

Once the exam is complete, work your findings into an individualized treatment plan that includes everything from immediate needs, to eventual needs, to elective procedures patients may want to consider.

One doctor shares her views on the importance of oral systemic health and how it effects the way she works with patients.

A new study out of the NYU Langone Medical Center and the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center has determined that smoking drastically alters the oral microbiome, the mix of roughly 600 bacterial species that live in people's mouths.

In recent months, gum disease has been linked to increasing number of major health problems - and researchers have now discovered another illness to add to the list.

There’s been a lot of buzz about oral systemic health in the news lately, and for good reason: A whole host of new discoveries have pinpointed that poor oral health is linked to some very serious medical conditions - and that treating oral health conditions could potentially serve as a preventative measure.

New findings from the University of Birmingham show that patients with chronic kidney disease patients and periodontitis have a higher mortality rate than those with chronic kidney disease alone.

In a study of patients entering the hospital for acute stroke, researchers have increased their understanding of an association between certain types of stroke and the presence of the oral bacteria (cnm-positive Streptococcus mutans).

This month little teeth will get a big amount of attention as endodontists, general practitioners and many other dental professionals come together to recognize National Children's Dental Health Month.

Young children (ages six to 10) with severely protruded upper front teeth, commonly called “buck teeth,” are at increased risk for dental trauma and may benefit from an orthodontic correction, according to a study published recently in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics.

Mouthbreathers beware: Annoying your spouse isn’t the only downside of breathing through your mouth while you sleep. A new study has found that people who breathe through their mouth while sleeping are at a higher risk for tooth decay.

Read about the research two doctors will conduct to relieve the chronic inflammation and neuropathic pain symptoms of oral cancer.

In a recent study published by the Journal of Dental Research, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that at 52.79% and 51.10% respectively, New Mexico an d Hawaii have the United States’ highest prevalence of periodontal disease.

Bacteria are a well-known cause of oral disease and infection, but new research is examining the relationship between different bacteria in the mouth to see how they interact and, ultimately, tell researchers how bacteria combine to affect overall health.