Local Anesthetic Risks for Marijuana Users

June 28, 2024—Implications of marijuana use when anesthetics containing epinephrine are required.

Behavioral Interventions Benefit Children and Adolescents with High BMI

June 18, 2024—Children and adolescents with a high BMI may benefit from behavioral interventions for weight management.

PrEP to Prevent Acquisition of HIV

June 14, 2024—USPSTF recommends clinicians discuss HIV prevention and PrEP with individuals at risk.

Patients’ Attitude Towards Nutritional Counseling in the Dental Setting

June 12, 2024—A study reveals a nutritionist on the dental team could address critical oral and overall health issues.

Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect

May 29, 2024—Identify and report oral signs of abuse and neglect for the children in your chair.

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Dental Hygienists’ Readiness and Knowledge of Dental AI

May 17, 2024—Dental hygienist survey on knowledge, experience and attitudes toward AI in clinical practice.

Weight Management Intervention in Oral Health Settings

May 14, 2024—Study shows public may welcome weight management discussions in dental practice settings.

Acupuncture for Chronic Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer

May 13, 2024—Acupuncture may be a promising way to positively impact radiation-induced xerostomia in patients with head and neck cancer.

The Case for Patient HPV Discussion & Vaccination

May 12, 2024—The prevalence of HPV led to a study on identifying candidates for dialogue and vaccination intervention with surprising results.

Redefining Normal Body Temperature

April 24, 2024—Our standard body temperature may be changing. 98.6°F may not be so "normal" anymore.

New Guidelines for Adult and Juvenile Onset Sjögren Disease

April 16, 2024—New guidelines from British Society for Rheumatology include disease management framework for health professionals.

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1099 vs. W-2: Understanding Employee Misclassifications

March 27, 2024—1099 vs W-2 employee classification has key differences in dental hygiene. Here's what to do if you've been misclassified.