In the same settings specified above, and under the supervision of a dentist OR an RDH, both RDAs and RDAEFs will be allowed to perform coronal polishing and apply topical fluoride. RDAs may ONLY do so if they have provided COMDA with evidence of having completed a Board-approved course in coronal polishing (which ALL RDAs are required by law to complete by March 31, 2006). read more

Anesthesia for Oral Surgery is Very Safe

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Having oral surgery can be scary, but knowing the safety factors involved can help to ease your mind. Anesthesia for oral surgery has been proven over and over to be extremely safe and effective

Why is Oral Hygiene so Important During Pregnancy?

Good oral hygiene is important for everyone and pregnancy is no exception. Find out why good oral hygiene is so important during pregnancy as well as tips to help you maintain a healthy mouth if you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant.

Gum Disease Linked to Pancreatic Cancer

Gum disease is a dental problem that affects millions of people every year and is also one of the main causes of tooth loss among adults. A new study from Harvard has linked gum disease to deadly pancreatic cancer. Find out about this connection as well as what you can do to prevent gum disease