Infection control is an afterthought in the medical community. But in the dental arena, infection control has been in the forefront of discussion and education
The House’s Energy and Commerce Committee passed HR 2422, the Action for Dental Health Act of 2017, by voice vote on Thursday. Authored by Rep.
The number of opioids prescribed in the United States peaked in the United States at 782 morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs) per capita in 2010 and
Last Thursday, the House’s Subcommittee on Health passed the Action for Dental Health Act of 2017. Written by Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), HR 2422 would
While tobacco and alcohol consumption remain the chief causes of oral cancer, the number of cases caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) have been increasing.
Tooth decay continues to affect significant numbers of children across the nation as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new figures
Water is one of life’s most important resources. It is critical for growing food, producing goods, sanitation, recreation, transportation, and much more. Most people don’t
The equipment in a typical operatory can get very noisy, which may put dental professionals’ hearing at risk. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration advises
In 2014, 74.4% of the US population were served by community water systems that received fluoridated water, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Despite efforts to improve awareness of healthier options, adults and children alike continue to consume unhealthy amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages, the Centers for Disease Control
While proponents of electronic cigarettes may claim that they are responsible for a decline in youth cigarette smoking, the University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
Effective infection control is an essential responsibility of every healthcare provider. Yet as dental practices juggle an ever-expanding list of demands involving clinical care, insurance
