Erin Archer, RN

Dental Education
Oral physician residency addresses changing landscape
An oral physician residency program established three years ago at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine is giving dental students a unique opportunity to expand their skill set and embrace the trend toward having dentists do more medical screening during routine office visits.
October 15, 2013
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Study: Regular scaling can reduce atrial fibrillation risk
Patients who undergo dental scaling at least once a year have a lower risk of developing atrial fibrillation, the most common type of sustained cardiac dysrhythmia, according to a new study in the International Journal of Cardiology.
April 8, 2013
2013 04 08 16 20 56 261 Hearthealth 200
Dental Education
Shared dental visits work well with infants, toddlers
Shared dental visits for infants and toddlers can help improve no-shows and provide parents and other caregivers with a more effective oral health education experience, according to a study from Harvard dental school presented at the International Association for Dental Research meeting.
March 20, 2013
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Periodontics
Researchers unraveling the etiology of 'meth mouth'
A study in the March Quintessence International examined the role of salivary pH in abusers of methamphetamine and found that salivary quality may play a more important role in meth mouth than previously considered.
March 6, 2012
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Periodontics
Flu season begs the question: To vaccinate or not?
Healthcare providers -- including all members of the dental team -- are at high risk of becoming infected with infectious diseases and transmitting them to others. But research has shown that awareness of vaccine-preventable infectious diseases is lacking among dental professionals.
November 21, 2011
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Periodontics
Licorice shows promise in preventing oral diseases
Can a medicinal root that tastes like candy be used to prevent caries and treat alveolar bone loss in periodontal disease? A literature review in Oral Diseases found that licorice root appears to have many beneficial effects in the oral cavity, but the study authors caution that more clinical trials are needed.
September 20, 2011
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Dental Education
Hospital clinic focuses on family oral health
A program at a family medicine clinic in San Francisco is giving residents at the University of California, San Francisco hands-on experience working with young children and their families to provide preventive dental care and oral health education.
April 24, 2011
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Periodontics
Many physicians still resist doing oral health assessments
Most primary medical care providers are still not comfortable performing basic oral health assessments, and many consider oral health outside their realm of practice, a number of recent studies have found. But efforts are under way to change this mindset.
December 29, 2010
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Dentures
Breast cancer linked to perio disease and tooth loss
As the body of research linking periodontitis with a host of other disease states -- including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and risk of fetal death -- grows, a new study has added yet another to the list: breast cancer.
November 17, 2010
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Periodontics
Gender plays a role in risk for certain oral diseases
For women, it's caries. For men, periodontal disease. Two recent studies attempt to explain the genetic differences that account for gender-specific predispositions to certain oral diseases.
August 29, 2010
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Despite its nutrients and perceived health benefits, regular consumption of pomegranate juice may not be good for teeth. The acidic beverage may demineralize teeth, according to a study recently published in PLoS One.
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What pomegranate juice may do to patients' teeth
By Ava Barros
Despite its nutrients and perceived health benefits, regular consumption of pomegranate juice may not be good for teeth. The acidic beverage may demineralize teeth, according to a study recently published in PLoS One.
April 19, 2024
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Cellerant CEO series: Vigilant Biosciences and advances in the battle against oral cancer
By Kevin Henry
As Oral Cancer Awareness Month continues, we take a look at a company that is using biomarkers as a way to catch oral cancer earlier and give patients a better chance of survival.
April 18, 2024
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Orthodontist arrested for assault
By Melissa Busch
An orthodontist was arrested on April 16 for an assault stemming from a 2016 accusation.
April 18, 2024
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How much sleep may raise one's gum disease risk?
By Ava Barros
Getting too few hours of sleep nightly may be associated with a significantly greater risk of developing periodontitis, according to a review recently published in the International Dental Journal.
April 18, 2024
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Where kids have the best oral health may surprise you
By Ava Barros
Massachusetts may be the U.S. state with the best children's health, but the District of Columbia was ranked No. 1 for pediatric dental health.
April 17, 2024
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Podcast: 3 things to create team longevity in your dental practice
By Kevin Henry
In this episode that is the second in a six-part series focused on the hiring crisis in dentistry and what can be done about it, Dr. Roger P. Levin discusses the importance of maintaining staff longevity in dental practices.
April 17, 2024
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2 dentists, practices sued by U.S., state authorities
By Melissa Busch
U.S. and state authorities recently filed a lawsuit against two dentists and their practices for allegedly engaging in a Medicaid kickback scheme.
April 17, 2024
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2 dental hygiene professors sue Calif. college
By Melissa Busch
Two professors at a college dental hygiene program in Califiornia have sued the school claiming they endured retaliation for filing a formal complaint about "severe and pervasive" racial discrimination.
April 16, 2024
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Podcast: Dental Lifeline Network's 1st 50 years and what comes next
By Kevin Henry
Kevin Henry interviewed Lynda Ricketson, the president and CEO of the Dental Lifeline Network, to discuss the organization's mission and its impact.
April 16, 2024
Lynda Ricketson, president and CEO of Dental Lifeline Network.
BMI not linked to worse jaw surgery outcomes, problems
By Ava Barros
Having a higher body mass index (BMI) may not correlate with poorer jaw surgery outcomes or postoperative complications. This research was recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
April 16, 2024
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Changing dental assisting laws, rules in U.S. states
By Melissa Busch
The Dental Assisting National Board's spring 2024 State of the States report reveals the latest legislative and regulatory changes.
April 15, 2024
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DSO M&A 101: Top tips for dental practice owners
By Beth Gaddis
Beth Gaddis brings you the first in a three-part series about the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape in dentistry and details what you need to know about the role of the dental service organization (DSO).
April 15, 2024
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