Redefining Normal Body Temperature

April 24, 2024—A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that our standard body temperature may be changing. What we are accustomed to thinking of “normal”, 98.6°F, may not be so normal anymore.

1099 vs. W-2: Understanding Employee Misclassifications

March 27, 2024—Understand key differences of 1099 vs W-2 employee classification as relates to dental hygiene, plus the risks of misclassification and what to do if you've been misclassified.

Caries Prevention And Managing Caries Risk For Our Youngest Patients

February 8, 2024—Some dental hygienists may think all fluoride is made the same, but that's not the case! Read on for some guidance in selecting the correct fluoride type for your young patients.

Collaboration of Dentists and Family Doctors on Periodontal and Systemic Diseases

February 2, 2024—Consensus report of the Joint Workshop by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and the European arm of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA Europe)

Screening and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Adults, Children and Adolescents: USPSTF Recommendation Statement

December 20, 2023—The USPSTF evaluated outcomes of oral health screenings and prevention interventions via clinical assessments...

FDI Position on Limiting Free Sugars

December 4, 2023—The FDI World Dental Federation presented a position paper on free sugars, noting untreated caries as a worldwide oral health concern with 2.5 billion cases affecting teeth.