Human Papillomavirus (HPV) plays an independent role in the development of about one-third of all oral cancers. It is quite prevalent with 3 in every 4 sexually active men and women infected worldwide, most without symptoms. In a recent study published in 2019 in the journal BMC Public Health the … [Read more...] about Exploring lay public and dental professional knowledge around HPV transmission via oral sex and oral cancer development – Science Sunday
Health Outcomes Reported by Dental Patients – Science Sunday
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
Walmart Healthcare Keeps Growing & Unethical Dental Employers
We started out talking about Walmart’s continued push into healthcare including Medicare Advantage Dental Plans. If the carriers are a bit concerned should dental offices pay closer attention to this trend? We then moved on to the ethical dilemma of reporting employers when shady shenanigans are … [Read more...] about Walmart Healthcare Keeps Growing & Unethical Dental Employers
Transmission of Blood-borne Pathogens in US Dental Health Care Settings – Science Sunday
Transmission of Blood-borne Pathogens in US Dental Health Care Settings The transmission of blood-borne pathogens (BBP) in a dental setting is exceedingly rare. The low rate of transmission can be attributed to the hepatitis B virus vaccine and the implementation of universal … [Read more...] about Transmission of Blood-borne Pathogens in US Dental Health Care Settings – Science Sunday
Cybersecurity in the Dental Healthcare Sector: The Need of Knowledge for Small Practitioners – Science Sunday
Cybersecurity in the Dental Healthcare Sector: The Need of Knowledge for Small Practitioners Technology has enhanced so many aspects of the dental practice, from digital charting to digital insurance claims, it saves time and makes things run smoothly. Unfortunately, that same technology can … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity in the Dental Healthcare Sector: The Need of Knowledge for Small Practitioners – Science Sunday
