As SARS-CoV-2 continues to wreak havoc, health care workers are on the front lines to
protect our communities. Dentists, particularly endodontists who manage dental emergencies, …

Purpose: Periodontal disease and caries remain the most prevalent preventable chronic
diseases for seniors. Seniors transitioning into long term care facilities (LTCFs) often present …

Research published in 2002 reported limited elder abuse training in US dental hygiene
curricula although its importance has increased with an aging population. The aims of this study …

The devastating diagnosis of dementia has significant impacts on an older adult, especially
on his or her general and oral health. Impacts upon family members also need to be …

BACKGROUND: Dry mouth, also commonly known as" xerostomia", is a prominent symptom
that is often overlooked by dental practitioners and patients. The purpose of this study was …

Purpose: This study’s purpose was to examine the processes and the potential for dental
practitioners to address environmental health exposure risks to their patients through dental …

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the perceived level of preparedness
Maine Independent Practice Dental Hygienists (IPDHs) received from their standard …

Objective Bruxism is a repetitive masticatory muscle activity. This study investigates dental
practitioners’ approaches to bruxism assessment and treatment in practices. Methods A brief …

Purpose: As recently as the 1990s long-term care facilities (LTCFs) were the main housing
option for semi- or fully-dependent elders. Today, 90% of those 65 and older want to “age in …