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Dental Hygiene: Page 123
Is it time to talk to gum disease patients who donate blood?
By
Melissa Busch
People who have periodontitis and give blood may be at risk of contaminating donations with bacteria, making transfusion patients more vulnerable to hospital infections, according to a study published on February 2 in
Blood Transfusion
.
February 9, 2021
Colgate debuts Hum line for kids
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colgate-Palmolive is adding to its Hum smart toothbrush line with the addition of Hum Kids, an app and toothbrush that help children learn proper oral care habits and get excited about brushing their teeth.
February 8, 2021
Do you know what germs live on your patients' toothbrushes?
By
Melissa Busch
What's on your toothbrush? Mostly just bacteria from your mouth, according to a study published on January 31 in
Microbiome
. The types of bacteria living on toothbrushes reflect microbes commonly found in the oral cavity and on the skin -- and not in the surrounding environment.
February 8, 2021
Flossing, toothbrushing plummet during pandemic
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than 1 in 5 people said they're flossing and brushing their teeth less often during the COVID-19 pandemic in a new survey from the American Association of Endodontists.
February 7, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines may be causing orofacial reactions
By
Melissa Busch
The two COVID-19 vaccines being given to patients in the U.S. and other countries have been linked to orofacial adverse drug reactions such as temporary facial paralysis, according to a brief report published on February 1 in the
Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine
.
February 7, 2021
USC shutters dental hygienist program
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The class of 2021 will be the last to graduate with a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California (USC), the university said.
February 7, 2021
Week in Review: Surprising facts about bleeding gums | Mouthwash for COVID-19 | New leadership
By
Theresa Pablos
February 5, 2021
Gum disease linked to severe COVID-19 complications -- including death
By
Melissa Busch
Periodontitis may be a risk factor for COVID-19, and it may make patients vulnerable to severe complications, including death, according to a study published on February 1 in the
Journal of Clinical Periodontology
.
February 4, 2021
Patients approve of medical screening at dental offices
By
Emily Hayes
Patients generally approve of getting general medical screening -- including blood pressure tests and lab tests -- at their dentists' offices, according to a new study. The results support a broader role for dentists in identifying conditions in high-risk patients.
February 4, 2021
Mouthwash plus nasal spray may cut SARS-CoV-2 transmission
By
Melissa Busch
Gargling with a mouthwash and using a nasal spray containing povidone iodine may significantly reduce viral load in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19, according to a research letter published on February 4 in
JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery
.
February 4, 2021
20 states allow dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines
By
Theresa Pablos
At least 20 states have allowed dentists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a February 3
ADA News
article. California, Oregon, and Georgia are among the almost two dozen states that have moved to allow dentists to administer COVID-19 injections.
February 3, 2021
Are your patients' gums bleeding? They may need vitamin C
By
Melissa Busch
Bleeding gums have long been known as a potential indicator of gingivitis, but they may also be a sign that patients have a vitamin C deficiency, according to a systematic review published on February 1 in
Nutrition Reviews
.
February 2, 2021
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