Dental Hygiene: Page 100

Romance, risks, and regret: The drama of interoffice dating

Interoffice relationships pose risks to the dental practice, including perceptions of unfair treatment and favoritism if a supervisory relationship exists. The California Dental Association details three case studies and offers tips to protect you and your practice.

December 9, 2021

It may be time to urge patients to use powered toothbrushes

By Melissa Busch

Do you want patients to clean their teeth better? Then it may be time to recommend switching from a manual toothbrush to a powered toothbrush, according to a review article published on December 7 in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.

December 9, 2021

Pandemic linked to rise in blood pressure among U.S. adults

By Melissa Busch

In the U.S., adults experienced a significant spike in blood pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research letter published on December 6 in Circulation. The rise in blood pressure was observed even in those who did not get COVID-19.

December 8, 2021

USPSTF updates recommendations for children under 5

By Leah Sherwood

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released updated recommendations to prevent dental caries in children younger than 5. The recommendations were accompanied by a JAMA Health Forum editorial on December 7 that called for reducing inequities in early childhood caries in primary healthcare settings.

December 8, 2021

Ky. football player scores big with dental hygiene ad

By Melissa Busch

College football standout Josh Paschal, a defensive end for the Kentucky Wildcats, has been dubbed a "game wrecker" for blowing out opposing teams' plays before they barely begin. Now, he's using those skills to defend children against tooth decay.

December 7, 2021

Man's pulled wisdom tooth leads to dangerous lung abscess

By Melissa Busch

A healthy 45-year-old man experienced respiratory failure due to a giant life-threatening lung abscess caused by oral bacteria stemming from a wisdom tooth extraction. The case report was published in the December issue of Chest.

December 7, 2021

Large study links blood glucose levels to missing teeth

By Hannah Welk

Adults older than 30 had fewer teeth if they had markers of poor glycemic control in blood lab results in a study published in Diabetology International. The research included insurance claims data from hundreds of thousands of people.

December 6, 2021

U.S. kids' preventive dental care slipped during pandemic

By Melissa Busch

Fewer children had dental exams or cleanings in 2020 than in the prior year, according to results released on December 3 from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2019-2020 National Health Interview Survey.

December 6, 2021

Plant-heavy diets may be linked to lower risk of periodontitis

By Melissa Busch

Patients who follow diets rich in plant-based foods but restrict refined grains and added sugars may be less likely to experience periodontitis, according to a study published recently in Nutrients.

December 5, 2021

Week in Review: Tips for proper documentation | Staffing shortages hit practices | New Dental Dose episode

By Theresa Pablos

December 3, 2021

Dental Dose: The one supplement proven to work -- in weird ways

By Theresa Pablos

There's one dietary supplement that's proved to be medically effective but also to cause drug interactions and weird side effects. Tom Viola, RPh, explains what you need to know about St. John's wort in the latest episode of Dental Dose.

December 2, 2021

Lasers can help restore trust in pediatric oral care

By Dr. Samuel Low

Many kids have missed a dental checkup in the past few years, and the primary reason cited is fear of being exposed to the novel coronavirus. Dr. Samuel Low argues why lasers are one tool you might not think of that can help restore trust in pediatric oral care and get kids back to the clinic.

December 1, 2021

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