Kari Wade EdD

Oct 25, 2023 | rdhmag.com | Melissa Calhoun |Kirsten Brancheau |Kari Wade EdD |Penny Hatzimanolakis DHP

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Oct 25, 2023 | rdhmag.com | Melissa Calhoun |Lisa Curbow |Kirsten Brancheau |Kari Wade EdD

Dry mouth is a common oral condition that occurs when the salivary glands do not produce enough saliva.1 As oral-health professionals, we need to understand the impact of saliva in the oral cavity. It is also essential for us to understand the causes of dry mouth to recommend solutions and effective treatments.

Oct 24, 2023 | rdhmag.com | Lisa Curbow |Kirsten Brancheau |Kari Wade EdD |Penny Hatzimanolakis DHP

In recent years, vaping has emerged as a popular alternative to traditional cigarette smoking, particularly among young adults and teenagers. Proponents argue that it is a safer and less harmful alternative to smoking, citing reduced exposure to many of the toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke. However, the impact of vaping on oral health is a subject that has garnered increasing attention among researchers and dental professionals.