Evidence-Based Dentistry

Online video tutorials explain statistics used in systematic reviews

A new series of online video tutorials helps dental professionals and students become more discriminating readers of research articles and how they can be applied in the dental practice.

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Oral Health & Overall Health

HHS names oral health a 'Leading Health Indicator'

For the first time, the Department of Health and Human Services has included oral health among the "leading health indicators" used to evaluate the nation's overall health.

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Question:
How do I know if the water from my dental unit meets the standard for drinking water as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?

Answer:
The quality of water delivered by dental units will not meet the standard without regular maintenance. An appropriate waterline cleaning regimen should be implemented. The only way to know that a dental unit waterline cleaning regimen is effective is to test the water coming out of the unit. Dental unit water testing products and services are used to monitor the dental unit water quality. Visit ADA.org for information on dental unit waterline cleaning and maintenance.