Dental Business: Page 151

Fluoride varnish blocks caries development in children

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Quarterly application of a casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride varnish reduces the development of caries in young children, according to research presented recently at the European Organisation for Caries Research annual meeting in Zagreb, Croatia.

July 25, 2021

Self-collecting and mailing saliva could help pandemic

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Having patients collect their own saliva and mail it to a laboratory for analysis is feasible, according to a presentation delivered at the International Association for Dental Research virtual meeting. Presenter Walter Siqueira from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada said that such a service could be a useful strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 25, 2021

Dentists have downloaded thousands of COVID-19 docs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

ADA data presented on July 23 at the virtual International Association for Dental Research meeting show just how much the organization's members looked for COVID-19 resources in the wake of the pandemic last year.

July 22, 2021

Needle sticks, burs cause most dental school injuries

By Theresa Pablos

Needle sticks and uncovered burs are responsible for most dental school injuries, according to research presented on July 22 at the virtual International Association for Dental Research meeting.

July 21, 2021

Water from scalers largely fails to meet U.S. standards

By Theresa Pablos

The output water from ultrasonic scalers at a dental school largely failed to meet U.S. potable water standards in recent testing. The research was presented on July 22 at the virtual International Association for Dental Research meeting.

July 21, 2021

Artificial intelligence model predicts links between general, oral health

By Will Morton

General health and oral health factors should be considered collectively when planning healthcare for older adults, according to an oral session presented at the 2021 International Association for Dental Research virtual meeting.

July 21, 2021

Recker appointed to 4-year term on CODA

By Dr. Michael W. Davis

Dr. Frank Recker was appointed on July 12 to the ADA's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Recker was instrumental in challenging limited definitions of dental specialties. His appointment represents a fairly revolutionary change in perspectives from the ADA and CODA, writes Dr. Michael W. Davis.

July 21, 2021

NIDCR provides update on federal oral health report

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has provided an update on the long-awaited follow-up to the U.S. Surgeon General's landmark report from 2000 on oral health in the county.

July 19, 2021

Vt. tops list of states with best pay for dental assistants

By Emily Hayes

Vermont tops the list of states with the best hourly pay rates for dental assistants, according to a new survey conducted by the Dental Assisting National Board. Delaware, Washington, Arkansas, and Massachusetts rounded out the top five spots.

July 19, 2021

OSAP names winner of investigative research award

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) announced that Sepehr Makhous, PhD, is the recipient of the 2021 Dr. James A. Cottone Award for Excellence in Investigative Research.

July 18, 2021

Air Techniques adds nasal hood product line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Air Techniques has launched a new product line of nitrous oxide and oxygen nasal hoods.

July 18, 2021

ADEA launching survey on diversity, inclusion

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is launching a dental education-wide climate assessment survey that will collect data on diversity, equity, and inclusion at U.S. and Canadian dental schools and allied dental programs.

July 18, 2021

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