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Anesthesiology recognized as 10th dental specialty
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareAbout 175 years ago, a dentist in Hartford, Connecticut, extracted one of his own third molars to test the analgesic properties of nitrous oxide. It was risky. But it paid off. That's a commitment to science right there. It was Dr. Horace Wells' introduction of nitrous oxide, and the demonstration of anesthetic properties of ether by Dr. William Morton, a student of Dr. Wells, that gave the gift of anesthesia to medicine and dentistry. And now, in 2019, dental anesthesiology has become the 10th dental specialty as recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards.
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World Oral Health Day spotlights awareness about good oral hygiene
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareMove over, St. Paddy. It’s time for World Oral Health Day, which is celebrated globally every year on March 20. It may not come with green beer and four-leafed clover cookies, but the day is organized by the FDI World Dental Federation and is the most extensive global awareness campaign on oral health. The observance spreads the word about the importance of good oral hygiene practices to adults and children alike and demonstrates the importance of optimal oral health in maintaining general health and well-being.
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Teamwork: A crucial healthcare engine
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareHealthcare delivery revolves around the cooperation, coordination, and seamless teamwork of multiple individuals, many of whom are highly skilled and educated. Patients are not cared for in a vacuum, and every member of a robust team must play their part in order for outcomes to be as positive as possible. For optimal healthcare delivery, teams are at the center of the universe and each member is an essential star contributing their own light. Making those stars shine as one is the ultimate goal of any successful team.
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What is Safety II? New opportunities for safety leadership
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationResearchers in Europe may have defined and given structure to the challenges associated with safety. Their white paper on Safety I vs. Safety II highlights where scientific methods, standardization, root cause analysis and reliability alone fall short. They assert that safety needs to progress beyond a bimodal model to employ multiple approaches for reducing error/failure and achieving fully resilient systems. Safety I, as experienced today, is the push to eliminate all accidents, system failures and injury. Safety II recognizes that medicine and healthcare processes are not an exact science and that there is sometimes an art to caregiving.
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ADA partners with National Institutes of Health for opioids webinar
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcarePrescription opioid abuse remains a dangerous and growing problem in America. Every day, more than 115 Americans die after overdosing on opioids, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The ADA is hosting an opioids webinar on Wednesday, April 3, featuring the National Institutes of Health. Called "NIH Response to the Opioid Crisis from a Research Perspective," the webinar will take place from 3-4 p.m. EST.
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Who makes the first offer?
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailWhen it comes to commercial leasing, who makes the first offer on a property for lease? The answer might surprise you! We strongly urge commercial tenants to leave that first offer to the agent or the landlord. The reason is simple. Once you have made that first offer, you will have shared your interest in a commercial property. By showing your cards (as you will) to the agent, you will have committed yourself to this commercial leasing deal. Once the agent’s first offer has been made, you have a number of options.
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Are your doctors asking patients the right questions?
Lisa Mulcahy Healthcare AdministrationIn healthcare, you know how crucially important good doctor-patient communication is. So are the doctors in your organization shedding enough light on the key information needed to make an accurate diagnosis every time? It's vital for doctors to utilize the best verbal and nonverbal forms of communication in order to determine what each patient needs. The good news: research has focused on how doctors can perfect their Q&A skills so they get the patient the accurate info they need. Suggest that your organization's physicians put this advice into practice.
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What do elder care, robots and Japan have in common?
Catherine Iste Medical & Allied HealthcareWhile there is no shortage of attempts to stop or reverse it, we are all still aging. This year, for the first time in our history, there will be more of us over 65 than under 5 years old. This demographic shift, combined with our increasing longevity, will continue to exacerbate the disparities between the elderly population and those available to care for them. Japan is at the forefront of this new world; providing lessons for us all to consider.
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New research shows rural hospitals remain in dire straits
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationSince 2010, 95 rural hospitals have closed in 26 states as rural populations continue to crater compared to their urban counterparts. Rural hospitals are economic engines for the small communities they serve, and there are more than 60 million people who are cared for by these organizations. Thus, the loss of these hospitals is a crisis on two fronts: people are losing much-needed access to care and they are losing high-quality and high-paying jobs not likely found or replicated in the area. According to a new study, the economic effects of a lost hospital are immediate.
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Funding available for overseas dental care efforts
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareIf you're involved with a U.S.-based nonprofit organization working to improve access to oral health care in underserved communities outside the U.S., funding is available for your work. You have until April 26 to apply for the American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation Grant for International Dental Volunteer Projects. The most successful dentists stay dedicated to the profession by exploring other opportunities in the field. Volunteering your time, skills, and services for the betterment of others is one way to revitalize, strengthen, and sustain enthusiasm in your career.
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