Emily Hayes

Dental Assistant
Vt. tops list of states with best pay for dental assistants
Vermont tops the list of states with the best hourly pay rates for dental assistants, according to a new survey conducted by the Dental Assisting National Board. Delaware, Washington, Arkansas, and Massachusetts rounded out the top five spots.
July 19, 2021
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How dentists can ride the digital communication wave
A surge in the use of digital communication tools during the pandemic has created new challenges for dental providers in patient outreach, with the potential for long-lasting effects beyond the public health crisis.
April 26, 2021
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New CAD preop aid could help reduce radiation exposure
A new CAD-based referencing method that uses a digital dental scan could help reduce radiation exposure before craniomaxillofacial surgeries, according to a study published on February 7 in the International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery.
February 17, 2021
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Study flags cancer risks from dental x-rays
Dental x-ray radiation exposure caused an estimated 967 cancers in the U.S. in 2019, according to a recent study published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. Of these cancers, the vast majority could have been prevented, the researchers found.
February 16, 2021
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Patients approve of medical screening at dental offices
Patients generally approve of getting general medical screening -- including blood pressure tests and lab tests -- at their dentists' offices, according to a new study. The results support a broader role for dentists in identifying conditions in high-risk patients.
February 4, 2021
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U.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer
Are dental hygienists the answer to making care more accessible in the U.S.?
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This healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgery
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Lower post-surgery pneumonia rates tied to oral health
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Ex-dental manager gets lengthy prison term
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Missing teeth may make kids targets for bullies
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U.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer
By Melissa Busch
Are dental hygienists the answer to making care more accessible in the U.S.?
September 16, 2025
Dental Hygienist Patient Igor Kardasov
This healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgery
By Melissa Busch
A healing therapy that involves a transfer of energy via gentle touch may be linked to a reduction in pain after wisdom tooth surgery, according to a study.
September 16, 2025
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Lower post-surgery pneumonia rates tied to oral health
By Ava Barros
A presurgery guided oral care routine may cut patients' pneumonia risk and shorten hospital stays, reports a study in PLoS One.
September 16, 2025
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Ex-dental manager gets lengthy prison term
By Melissa Busch
A former dental manager, who served time for similar offenses, was sentenced for allegedly defrauding two Florida practices where she worked.
September 15, 2025
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Missing teeth may make kids targets for bullies
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Children from low-income backgrounds with tooth loss may be nearly twice as likely to be bullied.
September 15, 2025
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This may protect juice from decaying teeth
By Ava Barros
A PLoS One study reported that juice briefly alters oral lubrication. The results offer new insight into saliva’s role in protecting tooth enamel and its response to sugar.
September 15, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for increasing production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Is your practice operating at peak capacity? Dr. Roger P. Levin breaks down how to increase your practice production by as much as 50%.
September 15, 2025
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Ultrasound may zap biofilms in the future
By Ava Barros
High-intensity focused ultrasound might be effective in eliminating biofilms from titanium dental implant surfaces, reports research recently published in the International Journal of Implant Dentistry.
September 12, 2025
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How to keep your RCM moving when dental patient flow slows
By Estela Vargas
Use seasonal patient lulls to improve your revenue cycle management (RCM) and finish the year strong, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.
September 12, 2025
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5 steps to instantly find the dental career you've always wanted
By Melissa K. Turner
Dental professionals can fast-track their career through networking, smart social media, and polished personal branding, writes Melissa K. Turner, RDH.
September 12, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on patient communication and personalization
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another quick tip, this time focusing on the power of personalized treatment recommendations for your patients.
September 12, 2025
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Dental students may not be ready for emergencies
By Melissa Busch
Dental students report being moderately prepared -- at best -- to handle medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, according to a study.
September 11, 2025
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