Erik L. Ridley[email protected]Sleep ApneaDentists play key role in screening for OSADentists should regularly screen both pediatric and adult patients for sleep-related breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).June 8, 2023PediatricsSensory-adapted dental rooms soothe children with autismA sensory-adapted dental clinic environment can make dental cleanings a lot less distressing for autistic children.June 7, 2023Scope of PracticeUSPSTF finds lack of evidence for oral health screening, interventions by PCPsThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is not ready to endorse oral health screening and preventive interventions by primary care providers (PCPs) for adults and adolescents at risk of developing certain oral diseases.June 6, 2023Oral CancerResearch may enable individualized HNC treatment for Black patientsSeveral genomic alterations and signatures found in head and neck cancer (HNC) may pave the way for more personalized diagnosis and treatment.May 3, 2023Organized DentistryLawmakers back AAPD effort for outpatient oral surgeriesBipartisan lawmakers in U.S. Congress are supporting an effort to allow oral health surgeries in ambulatory surgical centers.April 17, 2023Public HealthNYU team lands NIDCR grant to study mitochondria role in tooth enamel formationResearchers from the NYU College of Dentistry will study the role of mitochondria in the formation of tooth enamel.April 12, 2023Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDental center where child died forced to shutter some operationsNorth Carolina ordered a dental surgery center where a toddler underwent surgery and later died to close several rooms due to compliance issues.PediatricsKids with sickle cell disease at greater risk of needing oral healthcareOffice ManagementHow dental practice owners can beat higher operating costsInfection ControlHow smart biomaterials may combat dental infections in the futureInfection ControlAntibiotics before dental procedures may not reduce risk of PJIs