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Continue reading →: Brushing for Two? The Importance of Dental Health During PregnancyDue to normal physiologic changes the body goes through during pregnancy, this period can be a time of vulnerability for pregnant women in terms of their oral health. Poor oral health during pregnancy has significant implications including an increased risk for adverse birth outcomes that may affect the child for…
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Continue reading →: There Is No Dental Health Without Mental HealthAlthough the connection may not be entirely understood, there is a clear and observable connection between a person’s mental health and their oral health. Mental health affects the whole body, including your oral health. Dental providers should be able to understand how someone’s oral health can be a reflection of…
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Cannabis: Is It As Detrimental To Oral Health As Tobacco?
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Continue reading →: Cannabis: Is It As Detrimental To Oral Health As Tobacco?Cannabis consumption has become more prevalent in recent years as states begin to legalize both medical and recreational use. There are three main forms of cannabis: marijuana, hashish, and hash oil. Cannabis use has mixed research results for both beneficial and detrimental impacts on oral health. It has been associated…
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Continue reading →: Oral Health Spotlight: Is Vaping Less Harmful Than Cigarettes?Electronic smoking delivery systems, such as vaping or e-cigarettes, are becoming a more popular alternative to traditional cigarette smoking. More research is being done on electronic smoking device usage and the effects they have on the mouth and body. There is also a growing shift from traditional smoking to the…
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Continue reading →: Ai Within DentistryArtificial intelligence (AI) technologies are becoming increasingly prevalent in modern society and are beginning to be applied in healthcare fields. Several types of AI are being utilized to aid in diagnosis, treatment recommendations, patient education/engagement, and even administrative activities. In dentistry specifically, AI can assist when evaluating dental radiographs and…
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Continue reading →: Effectiveness of Adjuncts in Periodontal TherapyLaser use and locally delivered antimicrobials (LDAs) have become readily available to dental hygienists within general clinic settings for the treatment of periodontal disease. Many offices offer these adjuncts to address periodontal disease in patients and the incorporation of them into periodontal care protocols is becoming more common among clinicians.…
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Continue reading →: The Role of Vitamins in Oral HeathThe association between vitamins and oral health is commonly known among dental professionals. Having a nutritional, balanced diet assists in the development and maintenance of the oral cavity. Vitamin deficiencies may cause defects in the oral mucosa and teeth, so understanding the role of each vitamin is significant to maintaining…
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Continue reading →: Can Probiotics Treat Dental Disease?Although it’s easy to think of bacteria and other microorganisms as harmful, bacteria are also beneficial to our bodies in a variety of ways. Trillions of microorganisms live on and within the human body.1 They help us digest food, produce needed vitamins, and can also destroy diseased cells.2 Probiotics are…
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Continue reading →: Nano-hydroxyapatite: A Possible Fluoride Alternative?Dental caries is a global disease that affects all ages and remains one of the most common chronic bacterial-driven diseases despite early detection and treatment advancements.1 The Global Burden of Disease in 2017 estimated that 2.3 billion people are affected by dental caries on permanent teeth and more than 530…
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Continue reading →: Which Dental Bacteria Contribute Most to Alzheimer’s Disease Onset?Every dental provider is likely to experience working with patients who have been diagnosed with Dementia at some point in their careers. Recently, there is developing research that suggests a correlation between the oral microbiome and early onset of Alzheimer’s disease. There is a variety of information that seems to…
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