Dental Hygiene: Page 116

New toothpaste improves periodontitis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A novel toothpaste demonstrated significant improvements in the gum health of patients with periodontitis in a six-month study published in the Journal of Periodontology.

March 24, 2021

Medicaid coverage tied to better oral health, job prospects

By Melissa Busch

People who enrolled in dental coverage via a Medicaid expansion program reported having healthier mouths in a new study published on March 22 in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Improved oral health also helped them excel at work or seek new jobs, they reported.

March 24, 2021

Physicians issue consensus on odontogenic sinusitis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An international research team has issued a consensus statement on diagnosing the underrecognized infection of odontogenic sinusitis. The review was published online February 17 in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

March 23, 2021

Survey: Dental practice revenue dropped 6% in 2020

By Bruce Hogan

The pandemic has led to an uneven recovery for dentists, according to new survey data from SoftwarePundit and Dental Intelligence. In 2020, the top 10% of practices actually performed better than in the prior year, while the bottom 10% of practices saw worse performance.

March 23, 2021

Vancouver dentist, son invent face shield that fits loupes

By Melissa Busch

When Dr. Scott Yamaoka's dental practice in Vancouver reopened following the three-month COVID-19 lockdown, he grew frustrated with the face shields available to him and his staff. Instead of complaining, he made his own.

March 23, 2021

Colgate launches new oral beauty and care collection

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate-Palmolive has launched a new oral beauty and care collection called CO. by Colgate.

March 22, 2021

Colgate announces research excellence award recipients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate has announced the 2021 winners of its Colgate Award for Research Excellence, which recognizes academic researchers with a $30,000 grant.

March 22, 2021

Why having more healthy patients is a matter of metrics

By Curtis Marshall

You may think numbers don't matter for patients with preferred provider organization (PPO) insurance, but that's not the case, writes Curtis Marshall. In his latest piece, Marshall breaks down why metrics can support your goal of helping patients become healthier.

March 22, 2021

Mars Wrigley funds $1.5M in grants for World Oral Health Day

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In honor of World Oral Health Day on March 20, the Mars Wrigley Foundation said it has donated $1.5 million in grant funding to provide oral care treatment and education for underserved communities around the world.

March 21, 2021

New tech can give millions access to fluoridated water

By Theresa Pablos

Technology funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could give 19 million people in the U.S. access to optimally fluoridated water for the first time. The system uses a fluoride tablet that dissolves in water, similar to how chlorine tablets work for swimming pools.

March 21, 2021

Survey: Health habits nose-dived in 2020

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new survey has found that 14% of people are brushing their teeth less during the pandemic.

March 21, 2021

1st East Coast dental therapist starts work

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The East Coast's first-ever dental therapist, Claire Roesler, started her job in Bangor, ME, at Penobscot Community Health Care this month.

March 21, 2021

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