Alex Dagostino[email protected]Dental HygieneIncarceration accelerates poor oral healthPregnant women who are incarcerated or whose partner is incarcerated experienced worse oral health outcomes, according to a study published on October 19 in Social Science and Medicine.October 19, 2022Dental TherapistsGlobal hygienists share thoughts on expanded scope of practiceIn an online survey, dental hygienists from 26 countries shared their thoughts on their scope of practice. Researchers summarized their competencies and legal position regarding local anesthesia and caries treatment in a report that was published on October 17 in the International Dental Journal.October 18, 2022ObesityObesity tied to tooth loss in 1st-of-its kind studyIn a first-of-its-kind study, researchers analyzed the impact of obesity on the number and position of residual teeth by age groups in a study published in PLOS One. An increase in body mass index was tied to tooth loss.October 17, 2022Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryPatients turn to online videos for oral health informationAs the number of peri-implantitis cases increases, so, too, does the number of videos that patients can find about the condition on social media. A study published on October 12 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery examined the quality of peri-implantitis information patients can find online.October 16, 2022Staff ShortagesIs a lack of staff shorting the patient experience?The current staffing shortages may negatively be impacting the patient experience, according to a survey of more than 300 healthcare executives.October 13, 2022PediatricsDental anxiety of parents affects children's oral healthIt is well established that oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is negatively impacted by negative dental experiences. However, a new study suggests that the dental anxiety of parents may also affect the OHRQoL of children who have not had a negative dental experience.October 11, 2022Dental HygieneHow early life adversities affect access to pediatric dental careResearchers evaluated the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the use of and delay of dental care among children in a study published on October 8 in the Pediatric Dental Journal. They found that ACEs often result in less dental care.October 10, 2022DenturesTooth loss increases risk of death in older adultsOral health is tied to everything from Alzheimer's disease to arthritis, but the evidence on the association between the mouth and mortality is still lacking. Researchers analyzed the link between tooth loss and death in older adults in a study published recently in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.October 9, 2022RestorationsWorld Smile Day: Which cities smile the most?To celebrate World Smile Day on October 7, researchers analyzed the presence of smiling faces in 15,000 Instagram photos in 50 cities across the U.S. Their analysis of the American cities that smile the most was published by Shiny Smile VeneersOctober 7, 2022Dental PracticeOlder, female providers more likely to get 1-star reviewsMore healthcare providers are getting rated online -- and those ratings matter for attracting patients. Researchers determined which factors increase a provider's risk of receiving poor reviews on Yelp in a study published on October 3 in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.October 6, 2022Previous PagePage 5 of 15Next PageTop 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
