Estimating salivary carriage of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in nonsymptomatic people and efficacy of mouthrinse in reducing viral load

Mouth rinses can reduce the SARS-CoV-2 viral load in saliva of both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients, according to a study published by The Journal of the American Dental Association.

2021 John W. Knutson Distinguished Service Award in Dental Public Health

Please join the American Public Health Association’s Oral Health Section in congratulating the 2021 John W. Knutson Distinguished Service Award in Dental Public Health recipient:   Jayanth V. Kumar, DDS, MPH

Association between first oral examination characteristics and dental treatment needs in privately insured children: A claims data analysis

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California Oral Health Literacy Toolkit

The September 2021 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association explores the California Oral Health Literacy Toolkit.  This toolkit includes five components to help providers learn or review basic oral health literary principles, including communicating clearly and with cultural...

Proven Public Health Measures – spotlight on Childsmile in Scotland

For decades the oral health of children in Scotland was among the worst in Europe and given the strong link between caries and deprivation it had an unenviable task on its hands to improve things for future generations. It is a relatively small nation, with a population of around 5.5 million with...

Emergency Department Visits Involving Dental Conditions, 2018

Oral health contributes to overall wellbeing and improved quality of life.  Untreated poor dental health also can lead to negative general health outcomes.1 Most oral diseases tend to be progressive and cumulative without intervention.2 Tooth decay and periodontal disease are among the most...

Helping Dental Patients Quit Tobacco: What Can We Do and Why Should We Do It?

The August 2021 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association explores how and why dentists can help their patients stop using tobacco products. Guest edited by Dr. Benjamin Chaffee with content from our UCSF COHTAC team, the special issue, entitled “Helping Dental Patients Quit...

Ask, Advise, Refer Virtual Training for Healthcare Professionals

The “Ask, Advise, Refer” webinar educates health care professionals about evidence-based intervention strategies that can be used in any practice to assist in guiding conversations for tobacco and nicotine cessation in an effective way to encourage patient engagement.  

Time to take gum disease seriously: The societal and economic impact of periodontitis

This report describes the methods and main findings from The Economist Intelligence Unit’s research which assesses the evidence linking improved periodontal health to better overall health outcomes, and showcases the economic and societal implications associated with periodontal health across six...

School Meals Are Free for All Children Through June 2022

Have you heard the USDA has extended the child nutrition waivers? This means that schools can offer free meals to all children, regardless of household income, through June 2022—even while school is out during the summer.