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Aug 21, 2024 | 
dentistryiq.com | Tija Hunter
As a proud dental professional of 40-plus years, I have a few things to say about the video that came out of Premier Dental in Knoxville, Tennessee, that went viral last week. I’m guessing by now most of you have heard about it. I was a bit late hearing the news, so if you were too, let me fill you in. A patient in the dental practice accidentally left their personal journal at the office after visiting the dentist.
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Apr 25, 2024 | 
dentistryiq.com | Tija Hunter |Meg Kaiser |Pamela Maragliano-Muniz |Kyle Summerford
A dental assistant’s job is to assist the dentist while they work chairside with the patient. DAs set up procedure trays and restock rooms. They play a huge part in infection control when they process instruments to be sterilized and clean the operatories. DAs help educate patients and serve as the go-between between the clinical area and the front office staff. Educational and licensing requirements for dental assistants Educational requirements for DAs vary from state to state.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
dentistryiq.com | Tija Hunter |Meg Kaiser |Vicki Cheeseman |Annie Walters
A dental assistant’s job is to assist the dentist while they work chairside with the patient. DAs set up procedure trays and restock rooms. They play a huge part in infection control when they process instruments to be sterilized and clean the operatories. DAs help educate patients and serve as the go-between between the clinical area and the front office staff. Educational and licensing requirements for dental assistants Educational requirements for DAs vary from state to state.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
dentistryiq.com | Nina Garlo-Melkas |Annie Walters |Tija Hunter |Rebecca Boartfield
As diabetes continues to surge worldwide, the link between diabetes and gum disease is becoming an increasingly important topic of scientific study. Ignoring dental care in diabetes management raises health risks and costs. Fortunately, new dental technology helps diagnose and treat illnesses faster, benefiting patients and society.
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
dentistryiq.com | Vicki Cheeseman |Annie Walters |Tija Hunter |Rebecca Boartfield
Every three minutes and 14 seconds, someone dies of stroke.1In 2024, an estimated 26,890 new cases of stomach cancer will occur.2In 2023, 10,660 liver transplants and 27,329 kidney transplants were performed, both record numbers.3In the US, there are approximately 110,000 new cancer diagnoses related to head and neck cancers and 17,000 deaths.4What does all this have to do with dentistry?
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Apr 17, 2024 | 
dentistryiq.com | Annie Walters |Tija Hunter |Rebecca Boartfield |Tim Twigg
Nitric oxide (NO), a gas that is enzymatically produced in the saliva, has proven to be a molecule of immense benefit to a patient’s oral and systemic health.
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Apr 11, 2024 | 
dentistryiq.com | Nina Garlo-Melkas |Annie Walters |Tija Hunter |Rebecca Boartfield
Scientific evidence of the connection between oral infections and overall health is steadily increasing. A recent doctoral dissertation from the University of Turku, in Finland, reveals that poor oral hygiene increases the risk of severe infections in the head and neck area, requiring hospitalization. Simultaneously, it is found that investments in oral health and dental care can reduce the costs, complications, and mortality associated with these infections.
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
dentistryiq.com | Amelia Williamson DeStefano |Vicki Cheeseman |Nina Garlo-Melkas |Tija Hunter
Top executives are getting more confident about the economy On Wednesday, news website Axios published an exclusive report saying, “America’s top executives are strikingly more confident about the economy, with expectations of stronger sales and capital investments—plans that indicate the economy might keep booming in the months ahead.” The article was based on a quarterly survey of executives by Business Roundtable (BRT), a nonprofit lobbyist association of American CEOs. Axios added that,...
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Mar 6, 2024 | 
dentistryiq.com | Vicki Cheeseman |Nina Garlo-Melkas |Tija Hunter |Amelia Williamson DeStefano
About 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, and one in three adults don’t get the uninterrupted sleep they need.1 Ninety million people in the US report snoring problems, yet 90% of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) cases go undiagnosed.2Your patients are waiting for youThe need for interdisciplinary care between medicine and dentistry is undisputed, and perhaps one of the most important areas is sleep disorders.
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Mar 4, 2024 | 
dentistryiq.com | Nina Garlo-Melkas |Brian Maurer |Tija Hunter |Amelia Williamson DeStefano
As International Women’s Day approaches, it’s a good time to consider the impact of hormones on oral health. From adolescence to menopause, a woman's body undergoes hormonal fluctuations that affect oral health and, consequently, overall physical and mental well-being. During key hormonal periods such as adolescence, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause, significant changes occur that can affect both oral and overall health.
