美国口腔健康由于出入障碍而停滞不前,但扩大牙科卫生医生的作用可以帮助服务不足的社区。 U.S. oral health stagnates due to access barriers, but expanding dental hygienists' roles could help underserved communities.

美国口腔健康仍然停滞不前,原因是存在系统性的准入障碍,一份新的白皮书敦促各州扩大牙科卫生自主权,包括直接报销和在更多环境中的做法,以改善对服务不足人口的护理。 U.S. oral health remains stagnant due to systemic access barriers, with a new white paper urging states to expand dental hygienist autonomy, including direct reimbursement and practice in more settings, to improve care for underserved populations. 证据表明,像科罗拉多州一样,具有全面卫生范围的州报告口腔健康结果好于有限制的州。 Evidence shows states with full hygienist scope, like Colorado, report better oral health outcomes than those with restrictions. 同时,牙科专业人员正在接受关于治疗与植入有关疾病的最新指导,一项研究发现,在外科手术减少肺炎和住院前早期接受口腔护理。 Meanwhile, dental professionals are receiving updated guidance on treating implant-related diseases, and a study finds early oral care before surgery reduces pneumonia and hospital stays. 可见的感染控制做法增强了病人的信任,鼓励牙科做法通过沟通、团队合作、技术和预防性护理提高生产力。 Patient trust is boosted by visible infection control practices, and dental practices are encouraged to improve productivity through communication, teamwork, technology, and preventive care. 像Spark Junior对齐器这样的新产品针对年轻患者,而DSO MB2牙科扩展到800个诊所,Dentsply Sirona宣布在瑞典举办2026年植入物解决方案峰会. New products like Spark Junior aligners target younger patients, while DSO MB2 Dental expands to 800 practices, and Dentsply Sirona announces its 2026 Implant Solutions Summit in Sweden.