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Weight Management Intervention in Oral Health Settings

May 14, 2024—While weight management interventions in dental practice settings are infrequent, a study shows that the public may welcome such discussions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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...

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Your Official ADHA Podcast

Tune in to hear the latest insights and adventures with everyone’s favorite podcast host, Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, FADHA.

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LATEST EPISODE

Refueling Your Fire After Dentistry Burnout (Episode 133)

May, 2024 – Wellness is a critical component of our personal and professional success. Matt welcomes Sarah Jockin, DDS, and Adri Forino, CRDH to share their authentic journeys from dental burnout to reigniting their professional passion in this special episode sponsored by Heartland Dental. Hear their strategies for battling burnout and how they personally approach their own mental well-being.

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