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FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2015 — Vol. 3, No. 1 www.dental-tribune.com HYGIENE TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Hygiene Newspaper · U.S. Edition DAILYATTHEADHA! works of art How what we do on a daily basis is reflected in the world outside. ” page 2 pass the safety test Are the water lines in your practice compliant? What you need to know. ” page 3 Time for shopping In the mood for something new? Here are a few products to check out. ” page 6 By ADHA Staff A recently released National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) data brief details the results of the National Health and Nu- trition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011–2012. The survey is co-sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute of Dental Craniofacial Research. Data from the NHANES 2011–2012 in- dicates that approximately 91 percent of adult Americans between the ages of 20 and 64 have dental caries. The high prevalence of the caries underscores the importance of preventive oral health care, according to the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA). “This report reinforces the need for greater attention to prevention as it re- lates to oral health,” said ADHA President Kelli Swanson Jaecks, MA, RDH. “Effective strategies for assessing caries risk and management are well-documented in current scientific literature, and yet the condition remains prevalent and is even increasing in vulnerable populations.” The NHANES 2011–2012 focused on age and ethnicity as related to incidence of caries, presence of untreated caries, re- tention of all permanent teeth and com- plete edentulousness. Findings included that while the adults most likely to experience caries are non- Hispanic white, the ones most likely to have untreated caries were Hispanic or non-Hispanic black. Non-Hispanic black adults were also the most likely to be edentulous. “People are living longer,” said ADHA Executive Director Ann Battrell, MSDH, “and the factors that affect oral and over- all health are becoming increasingly complex as the American population ages. The information from this data brief allows oral health-care providers to use an evidence-based approach to preventive oral health care and disease management. Our collective efforts can improve the public’s overall health and quality of life.” New report from NCHS emphasizes need for improvement in preventive oral health care I t’s been a jam-packed couple of days here in Nashville for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Cen- ter for Lifelong Learning (CLL) at the 92nd Annual Session, and it’s about to get even busier now that the doors to the exhibit hall are open and more than 100 companies are primed and ready to show you everything they have to offer. The two-day exhibition will go from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday. It will feature leading companies and sup- pliers in the oral health-care industry demonstrating the latest, cutting-edge products and services for the entire den- tal team. You can earn one C.E. credit by exploring the exhibit hall. The exhibit hall provides a one-stop- shop to purchase all of your dental office needs, with many of the offerings featur- ing special show discounts. ” See MOVING, page 7 A view of Nashville from across the Cumberland River. Photo/Provided by www.freeimages.com Keeping it moving The ADHA heats up even more as the exhibit hall opens for business

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