Donna Domino[email protected]Hygiene ToolsStudy: Scaling lowers infection risk after knee surgeryFrequent dental scaling reduces the risk of infection following knee replacement surgery, according to a new study. As oral bacteria are responsible for almost 15% of infections from these procedures, researchers from Taiwan recommend regular dental checkups and scaling.July 7, 2016RestorationsIADR study: Can applying SDF annually stop root caries?Is there a treatment that could arrest caries without traditional drilling and filling? According to a study presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in Seoul, South Korea, there is: silver diamine fluoride (SDF).June 30, 2016RestorationsAs the price soars, gold no longer glittersOnce literally the gold standard for dental restorations, the precious metal has largely been replaced by ceramics as the material of choice for most dentists. The soaring cost of gold combined with the development of ceramic materials has led to a decline in gold's allure in dentistry.June 23, 2016PeriodonticsStudy links perio disease and long-term marijuana useLong-term marijuana use is associated with periodontal disease, according to a new study in JAMA Psychiatry. However, chronic pot smokers did not develop other health problems associated with tobacco use, such as decreased lung function and increased inflammation.June 20, 2016Dental PracticeADA brief: Is dental insurance worth it?Consumers are paying more in premiums and co-payments for dental insurance than the benefits are worth, according to a new study from the ADA Health Policy Institute. But insurers say the study uses inflated data and flawed methodology.June 13, 2016Dental HygieneCDHA sees jump in members after vote to ditch ADHAThe California Dental Hygienists' Association (CDHA) reduced membership dues and saw a jump in new members after the group voted to end its affiliation with the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA).June 8, 2016RestorationsIndian Health Service: MLPs would increase access to careThe U.S. Indian Health Service wants to add midlevel providers (MLPs) to increase access to dental care for American Indians and Alaska Natives. A proposal to add dental health therapists seeks to expand the community health aide program serving tribal communities.June 6, 2016Dental HygieneCalif. hygienists' association votes to leave ADHAThe California Dental Hygienists' Association, the largest state hygienists' group in the U.S., has overwhelmingly voted to end its 90-year affiliation with the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA).June 5, 2016Sports DentistryNHL team dentist stitches players up, sends them back outThe National Hockey League's Stanley Cup Finals begin this evening featuring the San Jose Sharks, for the first time in their 25-year history. We thought it was an appropriate time to highlight a 2014 interview with the Sharks' team dentist, Dr. Donald Goudy, conducted by Features Editor Donna Domino.May 29, 2016SugarU.S. court upholds warning labels on sodas, sugary drinksA U.S. district court in California has rejected efforts to stop a San Francisco law that requires health warnings on ads for sugary drinks from taking effect. The pioneering law mandates that warnings must cover 20% of ads.May 22, 2016Previous PagePage 3 of 64Next PageTop StoriesPodcastsPodcast: The keys to interviewing and finding the right dental job candidateOur six-part podcast series on the hiring crisis in dentistry continues with Dr. Roger Levin sharing his top tips on interviewing and finding the right candidate for the right position.Legal IssuesDentists, practices settle U.S., state kickback lawsuitOral-Systemic LinkOral biomarkers may screen for cervical cancer in the futureVulnerable PopulationsOne dentist's treatment advice for a geriatric patient with dementiaSponsor ContentWhat dental technologies deliver the greatest practice revenue opportunities?