Inside Dental Assisting

04/15/2022

There’s still a lot to learn about the connection between COVID-19 and a variety of different symptoms. But some studies on how and why COVID-19 and dental health are related are starting to emerge.

The short answer is no, not unless you neglected your oral health during the infection. But COVID-19 does have an interesting relationship with dental health. Let's discuss your most common questions.

02/01/2022

"Going to the dentist, where the possibility of being chided while trapped under a lead apron with a mouth stuffed with gauze looms large, is not one of America’s favorite pastimes — and that the pandemic was a perfect proverbial fig leaf for putting it off."

Dentist office waiting rooms are full of patients who haven’t been back in two years and are not ok — emotionally or dentally.

01/13/2022

"Normally, if I get too sensory overloaded I flee the situation, but you can’t do that at the dentist."

Dentist appointments can be extremely difficult for people on the autism spectrum. Here are five things dentists should consider when treating autistic patients.

10/29/2021

Countermarketing based on anti-smoking campaigns reduces buying of sugary ‘fruit’ drinks for children https://www.newswise.com/articles/countermarketing-based-on-anti-smoking-campaigns-reduces-buying-of-sugary-fruit-drinks-for-children

10/25/2021

There are gaps in knowledge about the exact level of micronutrients we need to eat to protect the health of women, including pregnant women

Women and pregnant people are underrepresented in the studies used to draw up the nutritional guidance provided to Americans and Canadians, according to a paper published today in Science Advances.

10/04/2021

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through dental care, education https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2021-archive/september/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month-through-dental-care-education

10/01/2021

Dental care: The best, worst and unproven tools to care for your teeth, according to a University at Buffalo study

http://dental.buffalo.edu/about-us/news-and-events/news.host.html/content/shared/university/news/news-center-releases/2021/09/038.detail.html

09/27/2021

The oldest known cavities found in a mammal – the likely result of a diet that included eating fruit

Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered what are believed to be the oldest known cavities found in a mammal – the likely result of a diet that included eating fruit.

08/20/2021

The urgency of dietary changes to improve human health and the environment is clear

Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life, while choosing to eat a serving of nuts instead could help you gain 26 minutes of extra healthy life, according to a University of Michigan study.

08/13/2021

https://www.army.mil/article/249080/innovative_readiness_training_provides_army_reserve_medical_command_soldiers_unique_training_opportunity

Spc. Kaley Schulten and Sgt. Amanda Chadwick, both Army Reserve dental assistants, were excited when they learned their unit was selected to provide rea...

08/12/2021

Va**ng can quickly affect the cells of even healthy younger nonsmokers.

The risk that both to***co and electronic ci******es can pose to regular smokers' health has been well documented, but a new UCLA study illustrates just how quickly va**ng can affect the cells of even healthy younger nonsmokers.