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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.

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Weight Management Intervention in Oral Health Settings

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

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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.

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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.

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Redefining Normal Body Temperature

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

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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.

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Best Practice Approach: Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management

March 21, 2024—Preventing childhood cavities through healthcare access, education, and community programs.

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Caries Prevention And Managing Caries Risk For Our Youngest Patients

February 8, 2024—Not all fluoride is the same! Here's guidance for selecting the correct fluoride type for your young patients.

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Dentist & Family Doctors Collaboration on Periodontal and Systemic Diseases

February 2, 2024—A consensus report of the Joint Workshop by the EFP and WONCA Europe.

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Screening & Preventive Oral Health Interventions in Adults, Children and Adolescents: USPSTF Recommendations

December 20, 2023—The USPSTF evaluated outcomes of screenings and prevention interventions via clinical assessments.

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FDI Position on Limiting Free Sugars

December 4, 2023—The FDI World Dental Federation notes untreated caries as a worldwide oral health concern with 2.5 billion cases affecting teeth.

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