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 IssuesDentist accused of drug deal near his office enters pleaA dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case has pleaded not guilty in a separate case in which he allegedly was involved in a drug deal near his dental office.FluorideWhat’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?Oral-Systemic LinkWhen it comes to smoking, teeth don’t liePodcastsPodcast: The keys to transforming patient relationships in dentistryRegulatory UpdatesOpinion: Why advocacy in dentistry matters
