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Impact of Digital Dentistry on the Clinical Assessment and Management of Erosive Tooth Wear (ETW)
Intra-oral scanners (IOS) have advanced significantly over the last years and have positively impacted different fields of dentistry. Download Dr. Hara’s new article and find out how IOS is being used to assess and manage Erosive Tooth Wear.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Oral Health
Read Dr. Courtney Chinn’s latest report about the challenges and opportunities that COVID-19 brought about within oral health and the dental industry.
Oral Health Disparities Amongst Minorities & Underserved Populations
Read Dr. Chinn’s new report about oral health disparities and how you can help.
NEW! Printable Infographic: 5 Ways to Help Empower Your Denture Patients
Check out our new one-pager featuring 5 quick tips from Dr. Samantha Rawdin.
Shining the Brightest Light on Sensitive Teeth
Ever wondered about the connection between sensitive teeth and Roman artifacts buried in the family villa of Julius Caesar? Find out how Synchrotron Science is providing deeper insight into how desensitizing products work.
Understanding The Psychology Of The Dentin Hypersensitivity Patient
Do patients and dentists think dentin hypersensitivity is a minor oral health issue or a chronic condition? This article asks whether it is time to reappraise the condition in order to help patients and also strengthen the dentist-patient relationship.
Getting Mouthy About Sensitivity
Could simply asking if patients ever play with their food in their mouth be a springboard to understand what oral health means to them? Find out more about taking a proactive approach with patients with dentin hypersensitivity in this article.
Talking – The First Step To Trusting
For some patients dental visits are stressful. Could talking about issues at the mild end of the oral health spectrum, like sensitive teeth, help patients feel more comfortable? Find out more in this article.
Tooth Loss – A Pivot Point For Future Oral Care
First tooth loss is an important psychological moment for patients. This article considers how dental practitioners can support patients at this pivotal moment in order to help protect remaining dentition.
Patient Communication and Gum Health
This article by Brad Crump DDS, MS considers how as dental professionals you can improve communication to encourage patients to commit to improving their gum health. With practical tips and examples, this article will inspire new ideas for behavior change in relation to patient gum health.
Dentin Hypersensitivity
Sarah Jackson RDH, MSDH, Professor of Dental Hygiene at Eastern Washington University provides insight into the condition of dentin hypersensitivity. The article outlines causes, patient impacts and also recommends advice for patients to treat and prevent the condition including toothpaste choices.
The Role Of Diet In Oral Care
This article outlines the importance of patients' dietary intake and eating habits in their oral care. It considers where diet may play a role in enamel erosion (from dietary acids) and also the potential impacts of malnutrition. The author Joy D. Void-Holmes also shares practical tips and advice for incorporating dietary consideration as part of patient care.
