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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