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AAP Launches Dental Hygiene Engagement Initiative at Annual Meeting

Dentistry Today

At its 109th Annual Meeting in Austin, the American Academy of Periodontology is launching a new multi-year, multi-pronged initiative to educate dental hygienists on periodontal topics. The purpose of these study clubs is to enhance dental hygienists’ knowledge of periodontics and to help periodontists strengthen their local network.

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The American Academy of Periodontology Seeks to Engage Dental Hygienists

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) launched a multi-year initiative aimed at educating dental hygienists on periodontal topics at its 109th Annual Meeting in Austin. As part of the initiative, the AAP hosted a Dental Hygiene Symposium to provide an overview of topics related to successful periodontal patient management.

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Sage Dental Joins FAU Athletics as Official Dental Partner

Dentistry Today

Follow Playfly Sports on social media @PlayflySports or visit www.playfly.com. Sage Dental participates in most dental plans and offers payment and financing options. states dedicated to maximizing the impact of highly passionate local sports fans.

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New National Campaign Promotes Oral Health

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Statistics shared by the HRSA illustrate the need for outreach efforts, as the agency notes that 13% of American children have untreated caries and 46% of adults age 30 and older have some level of periodontal disease. Learn more at [link].

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American Academy of Periodontology launches Dental Hygiene Engagement Initiative at Annual Meeting

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

AUSTIN, TX – At its 109th Annual Meeting in Austin, the American Academy of Periodontology is launching a new multi-year, multi-pronged initiative to educate dental hygienists on periodontal topics. Collaborative efforts that could entail joint conferences, webinars, article series, and social media activities.

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American Diabetes Association Initiates Oral Health Campaign

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Dental care is critical to patients with diabetes, and research has revealed a bidirectional link between diabetes and periodontal diseases, with poor management of blood sugar leading to increased risk of periodontitis and poor oral health increasing the difficulty of managing blood sugar levels among those with this common metabolic disorder.

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Mandated Restorative Periodontal Endodontics Surgical & Implants Sleep Webinars, Podcasts, & additional resources. Periodontal. As in several topics, there’s much overlap here, covering the care of ‘ailing and failing’ implants, periodontal aspects of implantology, and periodontal considerations in implant placement.