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Beyond the Chair: Dentists’ role in mental health and smoking cessation

In the realm of healthcare, dentists play a pivotal role that extends beyond oral health. With their unique position, dentists have the opportunity to be on the frontline against both smoking and mental health issues. A recent blog post by Dr. Sandra Japuntich, PI of the Network’s FreSH study on smoking cessation, sheds light on the intertwined relationship between smoking, mental health, and the critical role of dental practitioners in addressing these issues.

Published 5 months ago

Quick Poll

Can pulpotomy be the future of tooth preservation? Networks dentists weigh in

Root canals might not be the only option for bad toothaches! New research suggests pulpotomy, a less invasive procedure, could be a contender. We surveyed dentists to see what they think.

Published 7 months ago

Quick Poll

Exploring dental sealant use: A Network survey on attitudes, practices, and barriers among dental practitioners

The use of dental sealants has been shown to be low, despite evidence that dental sealants are safe, effective, and inexpensive. We conducted a Quick Poll to explore dental providers’ attitudes about dental sealant use to understand the barriers to sealant use in dental practices.

Published 7 months ago

Publications Highlights

Network studies have very high recruitment and retention of participants

Read about the newest Network publication on effective recruitment and retention strategies in clinical research, revealing high retention rates and key influencing factors in National Dental Practice-Based Research Network studies.

Published 7 months ago

Network Updates

2024 Meeting of South Central Practitioners

In April 2024, the National Dental PBRN held a meeting for practitioners from the South Central Region to come together, learn, and network. Read more about the meeting and presentations here.

Published 8 months ago

Publications Highlights

Mental Health Screening in Dental Practices: A Feasible Approach

Mental health issues are prevalent but often remain untreated. As researchers in healthcare, we have a strong interest in mental health and improving access to care. This pilot study conducted by UA researchers investigated the feasibility of integrating mental health screening and referral to treatment into the dental health workflow.

Published 8 months ago

Quick Poll

Molar Incisor Hypomineralization Quick Poll Results

This Quick poll aimed to investigate dental practitioners’ approach in managing challenging cases of erupting molars with demarcated opacities characteristics of molar incisor hypomineralization.

Published 9 months ago

Network Updates

Lifetime Achievements of our Network: External evaluations validate its high continuing value

This blog post highlights the significant strides made by the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network in dental research. It showcases the Network’s comprehensive approach to research as well as the Network’s impressive accomplishments, including extensive studies, numerous publications, and a high H-index.

Published 10 months ago

Publications Highlights

How long do posterior composite fillings typically last?

Have you ever wondered how long your posterior composite restorations last? In the largest US study to date, Dr. Thankam Thyvalikakath and colleagues analyzed over 700,000 posterior composite restoration placed in 200,000 patients across 99 Network dental practices. The findings from this Electronic Dental Records (EDR) analysis have been recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.

Published 11 months ago

Publications Highlights

2023 Publication Highlights

Explore the 2023 highlights from the network’s publications, offering insights on topics ranging from cracked teeth and TMD management to telemedicine in dentistry and PPE use. These findings may inspire you to reconsider your current practices and adapt to the evolving landscape of dental healthcare.

Published 1 year ago