Overview. Microbial biofilms are complex communities of bacteria and are common in the
human body and in the environment. In recent years, dental plaque has been identified as a …

With the health care delivery system in transition, the way in which oral health care services
are delivered in 2040 will inevitably change. To achieve the aims of reduced cost, improved …

Purpose: Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, health care professionals have been challenged
to provide appropriate preventive and therapeutic measures while using precautions to …

Since the mid 1990s, both the scientific community and the public have been inundated with
articles addressing the association between systemic diseases and oral health. It seems …

Oral health practitioners routinely perform oral health assessments for the dental patient to
determine if oral disease is present. Systemic health is often a contributor to oral health …

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to drops in patient volume and staffing in dental
practices in the United States (US). This study aimed to provide insights on dental hygienists’ …

Purpose: Vaccinations represent an important public health tool for mitigating dangerous
diseases; nevertheless, there is concern and hesitancy regarding vaccinations including those …

A growing body of literature suggests that today's learners have changed and education must
change as well since Millennial generation students expect technology to be used in their …

Background This study was designed to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression
symptoms and understand factors influencing mental health among dental health care …

Purpose: Despite recovery in dental practices’ patient volume, dentists in the United States (US)
continue to report difficulties in hiring dental hygienists due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …