As dental professionals, most can agree that oral health is an important part of overall health. We know this as dental healthcare providers, but what motivates patients to take their oral health seriously? This can often be determined by patient reported outcomes. In an article published September … [Read more...] about Health Outcomes Reported by Dental Patients – Science Sunday
Association between periodontal health status and patient-reported outcomes in patients managed in a non-specialist, general dental practice – Science Sunday
Far patient assessment and classifications are based on clinical assessments made by the dental professional with little to no input from the patient. By inquiring and integrating patient-reported outcomes, the clinician can get a better assessment of the patient’s perception of the disease. This … [Read more...] about Association between periodontal health status and patient-reported outcomes in patients managed in a non-specialist, general dental practice – Science Sunday
Could nasal nitric oxide help to mitigate the severity of COVID-19? – Science Sunday
The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 was first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019. The virus quickly spread globally causing the WHO to declare a worldwide pandemic crisis in March 2020. In a desperate attempt to find a treatment./prevention many different medications and other therapies have … [Read more...] about Could nasal nitric oxide help to mitigate the severity of COVID-19? – Science Sunday
Buffered versus unbuffered local anesthesia for inferior alveolar nerve block injections in children: a systematic review – Science Sunday
Buffered versus unbuffered local anesthesia for inferior alveolar nerve block injections in children: a systematic review Local anesthetics used in dentistry are acidic. The solution sent from the manufacturer uses hydrochloride salts to improve solubility, stability, and shelf life. … [Read more...] about Buffered versus unbuffered local anesthesia for inferior alveolar nerve block injections in children: a systematic review – Science Sunday
Case Series Report of 66 Refractory Maintenance Patients Evaluating the Effectiveness of Topical Oxidizing Agents – Science Sunday
Case Series Report of 66 Refractory Maintenance Patients Evaluating the Effectiveness of Topical Oxidizing Agents Periodontal disease can often be difficult to keep stable, even with the best efforts of the clinician and patient. Though traditional periodontal therapy is successful in … [Read more...] about Case Series Report of 66 Refractory Maintenance Patients Evaluating the Effectiveness of Topical Oxidizing Agents – Science Sunday
Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines on Nonrestorative Treatments for Carious Lesions – Science Sunday
Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines on Nonrestorative Treatments for Carious Lesions Dental caries is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide. It affects people of all ages and demographics. Caries prevention should be the goal, however once the disease is evident, … [Read more...] about Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines on Nonrestorative Treatments for Carious Lesions – Science Sunday
Radiographic Caries Detection: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Science Sunday
Radiographic Caries Detection: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis One of the most common occurrences in general dental practices is the detection and diagnosis of dental caries. Early caries detection may prevent the need for invasive and expensive restorative treatment. In a systematic review … [Read more...] about Radiographic Caries Detection: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Science Sunday
COVID-19 and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice – Science Sunday
COVID-19 and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice Considering the surge of COVID-19 cases globally and the nature of the virus, the likelihood that dental professionals may have a COVID-19 positive patient in their chair is high. Guidance for emergencies that may occur in dental practices … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice – Science Sunday
The Effect of Standoff Distance and Surface Roughness on Biofilm Disruption Using Cavitation – Science Sunday
The Effect of Standoff Distance and Surface Roughness on Biofilm Disruption Using Cavitation Dental implants are increasingly becoming a regular mode for tooth replacement with a low failure rate, they are the best option dentistry has to offer patients. Biofilm is associated with dental implant … [Read more...] about The Effect of Standoff Distance and Surface Roughness on Biofilm Disruption Using Cavitation – Science Sunday
Physicians’ Perceptions of the Role of the Dental Hygienist in Interprofessional Collaboration: A Pilot Study – Science Sunday
Physicians’ Perceptions of the Role of the Dental Hygienist in Interprofessional Collaboration: A Pilot Study The dental hygienist’s role in health care seems to be vastly underestimated. Though dental hygienists provide care that not only promotes oral health but also systemic health, … [Read more...] about Physicians’ Perceptions of the Role of the Dental Hygienist in Interprofessional Collaboration: A Pilot Study – Science Sunday
