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Dental Hygiene: Page 104
OSAP names new board of directors
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) announced its list of members taking seats on the organization's board of directors for the 2021-2022 term.
July 7, 2021
BDA wants junk food brands banned from sports
By
Melissa Busch
The British Dental Association (BDA) wants junk food brands to stop sponsoring sporting events and for players to stop promoting sugary drinks, unhealthy fast food, and candy, according to an article published on July 5 in
BDJ in Practice
.
July 7, 2021
Tooth loss is a risk factor for dementia
By
Hannah Welk
Tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia, according to a meta-analysis published on July 8 in the
Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine
. What's worse, the risk of cognitive decline increases with each lost tooth.
July 7, 2021
Pac-Dent unveils cordless hygiene handpiece
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pac-Dent has introduced ProMate CL, a cordless hygiene handpiece that weighs only 3.8 oz.
July 5, 2021
Mouth lock spurs weight loss by cutting calories
By
Melissa Busch
It sounds extreme, but it worked. International researchers found that an oral device that locks the jaws to allow the ingestion of only liquids led to an average weight loss of 14 lb in the brave individuals who tested it.
July 5, 2021
Week in Review: Retainer results in tooth loss | Lighting up oral bacteria | Independence Day weekend
By
Theresa Pablos
July 1, 2021
NIDCR to award $2.5M for HIV research
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has announced the availability of $2.5 million in funding for research on oral HPV infection in people living with HIV.
June 30, 2021
Patients are willing to pay for preventive dental care
By
Hannah Welk
People are willing to pay for scale and polish services and oral hygiene advice even without seeing the immediate benefits, according to a study published in the July print edition of the
Journal of Dental Research
.
June 30, 2021
Henry Schein updates online portal for handpiece repair
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has launched a new version of its ProRepair Handpiece Portal platform for facilitating dental handpiece repairs.
June 29, 2021
Turmeric ingredient can spice up periodontitis treatment
By
Melissa Busch
Curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric that gives the spice its yellow color, may have a role in the treatment of periodontitis thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. A review article on the substance was published on June 26 in the
Journal of Periodontal Research
.
June 29, 2021
Dental Compliance Institute publishes OSHA audit guide
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Compliance Institute has published a guide on managing surprise audits from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
June 28, 2021
Modified smartphone lights up plaque-causing oral bacteria
By
Melissa Busch
Could an ordinary smartphone be used to identify the oral bacteria that cause dental plaque? University of Washington researchers have converted a smartphone into a mobile multispectral imaging system that lights up plaque through light-emitting diode (LED) images.
June 28, 2021
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