DIQ Clinical Insights - Apr 23rd, 2024
 
 
7 essential assessments for your patients
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April 23, 2024

Hello, clinicians!

You might notice a theme with today’s content: pathology! It’s important that we stay up-to-date with anatomic structures beyond the teeth and gums. An especially valuable resource in this issue is our list of recommended oral-systemic assessments. Are you doing these?

Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH
Editorial Director

In this issue:

😔 Risk of serious head and neck infections related to lack of dental care and poor OH

🩻 7 essential oral-systemic assessments for your dental patients

😫 Top 5 reasons why people get canker sores

Dentistry Unmasked: Dental design debacles and how to avoid them with Paul Vigario

DE’s Business Lab: Zirconiamania is here! Do you know what’s in your zirconia crowns?

🌠 Instrumentation survey: Win a $200 gift card!

A recent study indicates the risk of severe head and neck infections is exacerbated by poor oral hygiene. Lack of access to care was also a background factor for infections requiring hospitalization. Learn more.
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Time is valuable, and there’s not enough of it during routine appointments. But dental professionals’ time and expertise are invaluable to patients. Consider using these assessments to make oral-systemic health a priority in your practice.
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While canker sores don't have surefire causes, there are common factors. Here are some commonsense tips you can share with your patients to prevent these painful ulcers.
Dental design debacles and how to avoid them with Paul Vigario
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What are some potential pitfalls with zirconia crowns? With zirconia largely unregulated, dentists have a lot of choices they may not completely understand. Drs. Pam and David discuss which zirconias they use and why.
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RDH is collecting responses to our latest survey on instrumentation, sharpening, and ergonomics, and we’d love to hear from you. All respondents to the survey who provide their email will be entered into a drawing for a $200 Visa gift card! 🙌

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