Reimbursement policies and insurance coverage limitations may affect dentists’ decisions to prescribe silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to prevent caries, according to a study recently published
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has published a white paper examining the potential role of professional self-regulation in dental hygiene and its implications for
Recent findings suggest that dental health issues are emerging early in Malaysia, with tooth decay increasingly observed in children as young as five. According to
Syeda Amera Hussaini explores the psychology behind clean teeth and how an understanding of this can improve patients’ oral health and hygiene compliance. There is
Those who drink water with U.S.-recommended levels of fluoride during childhood may perform better on cognitive tests in high school. The large study of U.S.
Ayesha Akhter questions why dental hygienists operating without dental nursing support has become normalised and explains the benefits of a dental nurse in hygiene work.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved to restrict the use of prescription ingestible fluoride supplements in children under the age of 3
Researchers at New York University have created a zinc-based compound to fight caries without the need for drilling or tooth fillings, offering an alternative to
Most cavities are preventable through regular brushing, the use of fluoride toothpaste, and flossing. Yet prevention is not equally accessible for all families. For many
Robbie Stewart talks through his journey working as a fully utilised dental therapist in a private practice and some of his key wins – from
Dental care costs are estimated to increase nearly $46 billion over five years due to the removal of fluoride from public water systems, with California,
At a time when states like Utah have stopped adding fluoride to public water systems, 81% of adults in the U.S. report supporting or not