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
What to do when dentist thinks COVID is a ‘joke’ – Article
As dental hygienists who also serve as consultants, we’ve heard these and similar concerns often since dental practices reopened. This question covers much of what we’ve heard. “My boss thinks COVID-19 is a joke. He wears the same mask for weeks, he has not washed his gown since we returned to … [Read more...] about What to do when dentist thinks COVID is a ‘joke’ – Article
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
Article: Thanks to COVID-19, we are discussing the hierarchy of hazard controls for dentistry
COVID-19, like many other infectious diseases, will be contained someday. When that happens, the way we approach patient care will be different, and infection control practices may need to be more rigorous. But what will stay the same is the time-tested hierarchy of hazard controls.1 Since … [Read more...] about Article: Thanks to COVID-19, we are discussing the hierarchy of hazard controls for dentistry
Article: Environmental disinfection is a vital step toward preventing the spread of COVID-19
Dental professionals should be well versed in the importance of protecting patients, staff, and anyone else who enters the practice from infection. The pandemic has brought the importance of practicing good hand hygiene and the use of proper personal protective equipment into sharp focus, but it is … [Read more...] about Article: Environmental disinfection is a vital step toward preventing the spread of COVID-19
Looking Back to Move Ahead: Interprofessional Education in Dental Education – Science Sunday
Looking Back to Move Ahead: Interprofessional Education in Dental Education The Centre for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education defines interprofessional education (IPE) as “when two or more professions learn with, from, and about each other to improve collaboration and … [Read more...] about Looking Back to Move Ahead: Interprofessional Education in Dental Education – Science Sunday
Evaluation of the Spatter-reduction Effectiveness of Two Dry-field Isolation Techniques – Science Sunday
Evaluation of the Spatter-reduction Effectiveness of Two Dry-field Isolation Techniques When performing procedures in dentistry there are multiple obstacles that must be overcome to provide proper care. These obstacles include continual salivary flow, dark environment, shadowing, soft … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Spatter-reduction Effectiveness of Two Dry-field Isolation Techniques – Science Sunday
Relationship Between Oral and Gut Microbiota in Elderly People – Science Sunday
Epidemiological studies have shown periodontal disease is a risk factor for multiple systemic diseases such as atherosclerotic vascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. These diseases are all inflammatory diseases, recent studies suggest oral bacteria that cause … [Read more...] about Relationship Between Oral and Gut Microbiota in Elderly People – Science Sunday
