Background An expert panel convened by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council
on Scientific Affairs and the Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry conducted a systematic …

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 …

Background Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the most common manifestation of malignancy
in the oral cavity. Adjuncts are available for clinicians to evaluate lesions that seem …

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

… JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, PhD, is the owner of Gurenlian & Associates. She provides
consulting and … Gurenlian volunteers with local cancer, health and political organizations. …

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 …

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 …