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International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation Lauches Awareness Campaign

Have you ever heard of pemphigus and pemphigoid? Not many people have, since they only affect fewer than 50,000 people in the United States. These chronic, autoimmune diseases usually begin with painful lesions in the mouth. Typically, patients

New Directions

Observations on Current Controversies in Dentistry

After several decades practicing, teaching, and doing research in dentistry, I have observed many minor to severe controversies in the profession. Some of them appear to be foolish and irrational, while others are obviously important, influence patient care

Industry News

Dental Student Detects A-Fib

Jack Morris, a 59-year-old patient, has been receiving oral health care at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry for the past year. But when third-year dental student Brandon Churchman detected an irregular heartbeat during a routine blood

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Virtual Dental Homes Improve Care and Cut Costs

Residents of Kingsley Manor in Hollywood, Calif, no longer have to find a way to get to the dentist’s office. The office has come to them. The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of the

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$7 Million in NIH Awards to Fight Disparities in Pediatric Care

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award 10 research grants designed to eliminate inequities in access to care and improve the oral health of children. With more than $7 million in first-year funding and the potential for

Industry News

Dental Equipment Market to Hit $8.45 Billion by 2020

The global dental equipment market will rise from $6.081 billion (U.S.) in 2013 to $8.45 billion by 2020, according to Grand View Research. The aging population has led to an increase in age-related dental disorders, driving this growth.

Hygiene Today

Where Do We Grow From Here?

The dental hygiene profession has recently celebrated 100 years in existence. Reflecting on those 100 years, it is important that we take a moment to remember where we began and decide as a profession where we evolve from

Scrub Caps Designed for Natural and Textured Hair

Joke Alesh, DMD, MPH, has designed a scrub cap for healthcare professionals with natural hairstyles or textured hair. The Headgear by Doctor Alesh line of satin-lined scrub caps and bonnets includes 19 colors, all produced locally in her

Imaging Software Boasts Open Architecture for Wide Interoperability

Polaroid HealthCare’s Windows-based Polaroid DDS imaging program has no limits and no fees, according to the company. Its open architecture design offers direct integration instead of twains with most of today’s top IO X-ray sensors, PSP scanners, intraoral

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$2.4 Million Grant to Boost Virginia Pediatric Care

Good habits start young, making pediatric dentistry the foundation of a lifetime of oral health. Yet many children lack education about and access to dental care. Thanks to a $2.4 million federal grant, the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)