Dental Hygiene: Page 102

SARS-CoV-2 exposure risk cut due to office changes

By Melissa Busch

Multiple changes were made at dental care facilities to curb the spread of SARS-CoV-2, and these strategies cut transmission risk, according to a presentation given on July 21 at the virtual International Association for Dental Research General Session.

July 20, 2021

TempStars expands into U.S., launching in Pa.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Canada-based dental temping and hiring service firm TempStars is expanding into the U.S., launching first in Pennsylvania.

July 20, 2021

Dental disease prominent in Canary Islands mummies

By Erik L. Ridley

Analysis of pre-Hispanic mummies found in the Canary Islands has shown that their dental pathologies did not differ significantly from skeletonized remains found on the same island, according to research published online July 13 in the International Journal of Paleopathology.

July 20, 2021

Vaping associated with untreated caries

By Amerigo Allegretto

Vaping electronic cigarettes was associated with an increase of untreated caries, according to research published on July 14 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. While the study couldn't establish causality, the findings suggest vaping may be a major risk factor for caries.

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

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

Dental care before heart surgery does not up complication risk

By Melissa Busch

Patients who undergo dental treatments prior to cardiovascular surgeries do not face an increased risk of oral health complications, medical adverse events, or death. The findings were published on July 13 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

July 18, 2021

Study finds new type of inflammatory response to plaque

By Kate Madden Yee

A study published July 6 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America found a new type of inflammatory response to dental plaque buildup. It also may answer why some people are more prone than others to tooth loss and other inflammation-related complications.

July 18, 2021

Week in Review: Ergonomics 101 | Dentistry is essential | Must-know TikTok trend

By Theresa Pablos

July 16, 2021

Alcohol use increases oral cancer risk

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Alcohol use leads to an increased risk of some cancers, including oral cancer, according to a study conducted by the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon, France. Study results were published July 13 in Lancet Oncology.

July 15, 2021

U.S. files COVID-19 whistleblower suit against Texas dentists

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Department of Labor is suing a Texas dental practice and its owners on behalf of two employees who claim they were retaliated against for reporting COVID-19 safety concerns, according to a department release issued July 15.

July 15, 2021

Why oral health should be considered a priority in athletes

By Martijn Verhulst, PhD

With the Olympics debuting later this month, it's the perfect time to stop and reflect on the importance of oral health for peak athletic performance. In this piece, Martijn Verhulst, PhD, explores the key ways dental health affects both elite and amateur athletes.

July 15, 2021

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