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Dental Hygiene: Page 109
Mich. finalizes dental therapy rules
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Michigan state regulators recently finalized rules that allow dental therapists to obtain licenses and begin to practice in the state, according to a May 17 Pew Charitable Trusts article.
May 20, 2021
ADA provides guidance on CDC's updated mask rules
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has released guidance to help dentists answer questions about new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on mask use for those who are fully vaccinated, according to an
ADA News
article published on May 19.
May 20, 2021
Dental Dose: The risky combination of vaping and cannabis
By
Theresa Pablos
Cannabis on its own can cause oral and overall health problems. But add in an electronic cigarette dispenser, and those issues can be compounded, according to Tom Viola, RPh, in the latest episode of Dental Dose.
May 20, 2021
New method uses enzymes to target early childhood caries
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Early research findings suggest a new approach may be effective for treating early childhood caries. The approach uses enzymes that target interactions between bacteria and yeast responsible for forming sticky dental plaque.
May 19, 2021
Gingivitis tied to increased risk of future depression
By
Hannah Welk
European researchers discovered a link between gingivitis and depression in a study published in the June 2021 edition of the
Journal of Psychiatric Research
. Patients with chronic gingivitis had almost double the risk of developing depression as those with healthy gums.
May 19, 2021
Continue temperature checks at practices after COVID-19
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Temperature screenings of patients and dental teams should continue after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, according to a letter to the editor published on May 14 in the
British Dental Journal
.
May 18, 2021
USPSTF draft recommendation backs fluoride for kids
By
Theresa Pablos
Primary care physicians should apply fluoride varnish and prescribe fluoride supplements to certain children, according to a draft recommendation statement released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on May 11.
May 18, 2021
How to master your schedule in 5 simple steps
By
Katie Poulsen, RDH
It doesn't matter how many new patients come through your front door if they proceed to walk out the back. Registered dental hygienist Katie Poulsen shares five practical, simple steps that top practices use to keep patients coming back year after year.
May 18, 2021
Italian study explores vaccine hesitancy among dentists
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hesitancy among dentists regarding the COVID-19 vaccine may be due to a lack of information, according to a study by Italian researchers published on May 6 in the
Journal of the American Dental Association
.
May 18, 2021
Biolase hosts pediatric dental laser training in Calif.
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase said it teamed up with Healthy Smiles For Kids of Orange County to host a pediatric dental laser training session recently at the Biolase Learning Center in Foothill Ranch, CA.
May 17, 2021
No practice is immune to cyberthreats
By
Theresa Pablos
No patient is immune to cavities, and no dental practice is safe from cybervulnerabilities. To help dental practices understand the landscape, two dental security and IT experts talked about the biggest threats to dental practices and how to avoid them.
May 17, 2021
Henry Schein to offer free webinar
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein announced it will host a free interactive virtual event called ThriveLive on May 21 that will offer dental professionals the opportunity to "laugh, lunch, and learn" while engaging with innovative, informative, and entertaining content, according to a release.
May 16, 2021
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