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Providing Dental Care in Dental Deserts and Rural Populations
Roughly 60 million Americans live in areas the federal government has designated as dental health professional shortage areas.…
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Patient Education: A Key Component in Pain Management
Pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek dental care, yet it’s also one of the…
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When Patients Abuse Dental Prescription Drugs
You’ve completed the mandatory DEA MATE training. Now, it’s time to build on that foundation. As a dental…
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What Dental Professionals Should Know About Medicinal Marijuana
As medicinal marijuana becomes more common for treating various conditions, it’s vital for dental professionals to understand its…
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Advances in Oral Cancer Treatment Modalities
Oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers frequently present first as “dental” complaints. These may include non-healing extraction sockets, persistent…
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Overcoming Dental Anxiety in Adults
Dental practices often welcome adults who experience anxiety before, during, or after dental treatments. Dental anxiety in adults…
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How Family Violence Impacts Dental Patients and Practice
Family violence—encompassing intimate partner violence (IPV), child abuse, and elder abuse—affects millions of individuals each year. In the…
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Herbal Drug Interactions in Dentistry
Herbal medicine is not just a part of ancient healing traditions. It’s paved the way for many of…
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Special Needs Dentistry: Bridging the Oral Healthcare Gap
What is special needs dentistry? Special needs dentistry is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of healthcare. Patients…
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Dentistry and Domestic Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Interventions
Family violence, encompassing issues such as child abuse, intimate partner violence (IPV), and abuse of the elderly and…
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Want to Stay Heart Healthy? Brush Your Teeth!
Can brushing teeth help heart health? A recent study suggests it might. Frequent brushing of teeth is linked…
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Drinking Water Chemical Linked to Pediatric Tooth Decay
WVU researchers investigate causes and alternatives According to a new study by West Virginia University School of Dentistry…
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