Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Steiner Biotechnology in Henderson, Nevada, a suburb of Las Vegas, has been charged with selling adulterated or misbranded dental products. The most terrifying part is that the products under scrutiny include synthetic bone grafting materials and dental cement, putting patient safety at definite risk. The company’s products are currently sold throughout the United States.

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Dentists make up approximately 10% of all outpatient antibiotic prescriptions in the United States, a statistic that many say is too high. The “just in case” approach to prescribing antibiotics after dental procedures is not in line with antibiotic stewardship, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Dental Association (ADA).

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A patient is told that periodontal treatment is recommended and responds, “But nothing hurts.” This reaction may sound like resistance, but it often reveals a common misunderstanding: the patient is using pain as the primary measure of oral health. If eating is comfortable and no tooth is aching, the condition may not seem serious or urgent.

In dentistry, however, the ...

The Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO went off without a hitch as dental hygienists from around the country enjoyed engaging speakers, a packed exhibit hall, and lots of opportunities for fun and networking. The meeting kicked off with an engaging course on soft tissue deformities given by the dynamic Maine periodontist Adam Saltz, DMD, MS, MPH.

Attendees spent time in...

Dental service organizations (DSOs), investors, and practice owners in North Carolina will benefit from a significant regulatory change that took effect on July 7, 2026. The state has eliminated the long-standing requirement that DSO management arrangements be submitted to the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners for review and approval prior to execution.

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