Oral Health Group
AUGUST 30, 2021
Dentists have always needed to take care of their posture. Many dental procedures and surgeries involve some element where craning the neck, twisting the body, and taking unnatural posture can be encouraged. However, with a new Boston University analysis highlighting the … The post Emerging Ergonomic Risks To Dental Professionals appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
AUGUST 30, 2021
A recently published study finds that even though children with special healthcare needs tend to receive preventive dental care more frequently than those without such needs, they are significantly more likely to experience poor oral health. The researchers indicated that the problem may actually stem from sociobehavioral issues. This finding runs counter to a commonly held belief that prevention is the key to maintaining oral health. 1.
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The Big Brush
AUGUST 30, 2021
Being a dental professional may be a rewarding and fulfilling career path for many, but it may include certain risks. For example, if you’re unable to practice due to an injury or illness, you may no longer be earning an income.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
AUGUST 30, 2021
High levels of a specific enzyme—secreted phospholipase A2 group IIA (sPLA2-IIA)—have been found in those who have died due to COVID-19, according to researchers from the University of Arizona, Wake Forest University, and Stony Brook University. The enzyme, which has similar properties as rattlesnake venom, is known for its ability to destroy viral and bacterial cell membranes.
Coshocton Dental
AUGUST 30, 2021
Dinnertime is a great opportunity to enjoy not only your meal, but also the company of friends and family. But a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can drain the pleasure from these dining experiences if the mere act of chewing is a painful ordeal. Besides curbing pleasure while dining, eating difficulties caused by TMD can also affect your health: You may find yourself limiting your choices to only those that cause the least amount of discomfort.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
AUGUST 30, 2021
Claire Tucker, EdD, RDH. By the time Claire Tucker, EdD, RDH, graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2005, she knew she wanted to pursue a profession in healthcare. Says Tucker, “I chose dental hygiene because I believed it would allow me to not only aid in improving the overall health of Arkansans but to build authentic relationships with my patients.”.
3M
AUGUST 30, 2021
The post Clinical Case: A Functional and Esthetic Anterior Repair appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
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Denticle
AUGUST 30, 2021
In the continuing struggle for healthcare providers to keep patients and staff safe, one of the most important ways to do so is by using N95 Respirators. With Covid-19 being airborne and transferred by breathing in viral particles that are floating in the air, respirators can provide protection. Now comes word from the FDA, that some of these devices may not provide the protection that is needed.
Dental News and Technology
AUGUST 30, 2021
J Oral Sci. 2021 Aug 17. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.21-0196. Online ahead of print Abstract Purpose: This study compared the removability of AH Plus and EndoSequence BC sealers using in vitro micro-computed tomography. Methods: Ten single-canal, extracted human teeth were cleaned and shaped with ProTaper NEXT rotary files to size X5 (50/0.06) (Dentsply-Sirona).
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