Dental CE Courses just got Pinteresting…
One of the fastest growing social media sites on the planet today is the visually-stimulating (and borderline addictive) networks known as Pinterest. Unlike other sharing sites, Pinterest uses images instead of text to encapsulate ideas, products, opinions and more in a simple yet intriguing way to engage with users who share mutual interests. Now, dental professionals from all [...]
Poor Oral Health May Ultimately Lead to Dementia Later on in Life
While we know the obvious repercussions of not properly taking care of our teeth and gums, more studies are coming out showing us why our oral health is an even bigger concern than we may have thought. Researchers have found that those who do not regularly brush may have a higher risk of developing dementia later [...]
No Dental Insurance? Neither Does 46% of the U.S. Population
Did you know that only 54% of the current U.S. public has dental insurance? Not very impressive considering that the general state of oral health is in serious need of improvement—not just nationally, but globally as well—so what is being done to change it? One answer might be….[READ MORE]
New CE Course on Going Green with Surface Disinfectants
This month, the new CE course from The Richmond Institute is titled, “Eco-Friendly Surface Disinfectants” by infection control expert Mary Govoni, CDA, RDH, MBA. The course focuses on ways that dental professionals can be environmentally responsible while in the dental office, particularly by selecting surface disinfectants that are not only effective and eco-friendly, but also meet [...]
ADA Updates Guidelines for CBCT Use
The safety of clinicians and patients should always be a top priority, and in order to further grantee this, organizations such as the ADA and CDC creates recommendations and guidelines for offices to abide by. Most recently, the ADA released guidelines for the use of CBCT’s in the dental office. [Read More]
Ranking U.S. States by Trends in Oral Health
Earlier this summer, The Kaiser Commission released a report titled, “Oral Health in the US: Key Facts” which discussed the many issues our country currently faces in terms of delivering and maintaining quality oral health care among the general public. Unfortunately, these issues emerge because the resources needed…[READ MORE]
