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Given the significance of a properly functioning thyroid gland to one’s overall health, it should come as no surprise that this unique organ has a distinctive effect on oral health.  But there is reason to believe that the thyroid gland may be even more important to a healthy mouth than previously thought.  Read on to […]

All dental professionals are aware of the negative effects of dental phobia.  This widespread phenomenon leads otherwise healthy people to neglect their dental health for fear of pain during dental procedures, both routine and specialized.  A team of researchers set out to determine just how effective modern anesthetics are, and how this information can be

While recent events including the 2020 lockdown have led to a dramatic increase in mental health concerns, few industries have been hit as hard by this epidemic as healthcare.  Read on to see how this situation is impacting dental workers, and what can be done to improve circumstances.    While the dental industry provides opportunities

It was early on a Sunday morning when I first received several notifications on Facebook about a “new” prescription drug abuse menace in America that was “killing thousands.” “What?!” I said to myself out loud. My initial shock was for two reasons. First, as a pharmacist, pharmacology educator, speaker, and author for more than 30

Cannabis’s popularity has exploded in recent years.  Once thought of as strictly a recreational substance, it is now being used to treat a variety of medical conditions, many of them affecting oral health.  Read on to learn a few of the pros and cons of cannabis use.     Depending on where you live, you

Note: This is part two of a two-part series. Read part one. Globally, as of 2018, an estimated 339 million people were affected by asthma, with approximately 1,000 deaths reported daily.1 Adequate knowledge and understanding of this disease and its treatment are crucial for dental hygienists to provide safe and proper care for these patients. In the first installment of

What are the profound effects of oral health on well-being? While most people are aware of the importance of a daily oral care regiment, many still don’t realize the importance of a healthy mouth in regards to physical and mental well-being.  This article will help to explain how proper oral health can lead to a

Asthma is a chronic obstructive pulmonary condition that results in inflammation in the airway and thus interferes with the exchange of gases in the lungs. Globally, as of 2018, an estimated total of 339 million people were affected by asthma, with approximately 1,000 deaths reported daily.1 While asthma is more common in children, higher mortality rates

The oral health care needs of our elderly population have been overlooked for far too long.  Fortunately, dedicated professionals are finding ways to both improve quality of life and reduce the risk of serious oral health issues.  Read on to learn how these new developments are affecting the complex field of geriatric dental care.  

Pain management has often been a controversial subject, especially when opioids are involved.  Researchers have looked into alternatives to opioid-based medications, finding that a combination of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen may be a viable solution.  Read on to learn more.   Medications are a necessary part of pain management, especially after common procedures such as molar