Dental Hygiene: Page 126

Are you performing aerosol-generating procedures safely?

By Melissa Busch

The risk of exposure to infections such as SARS-CoV-2 from aerosol-generating procedures appears low in open plan clinics where there are several feet of distance between bays, according to a study published online January 6 in the Journal of Dentistry.

January 17, 2021

DenMat launches new desensitizing gel

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DenMat has debuted Zen CP+, a desensitizing gel that alleviates tooth sensitivity and discomfort via nanosized calcium phosphate minerals delivered to the tooth surface.

January 14, 2021

What is the real cost of your patients smoking?

By Melissa Busch

Cigarette smoking-related illnesses have led to more than 20 million deaths in the U.S. over the past 50 or so years. The societal and economic hits are just as costly, according to a report released on January 13 by the personal finance website WalletHub.

January 14, 2021

UCLA School of Dentistry shares dental tips during community food giveaway

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Professionals with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry shared hygiene kits as well as tips on dental health during a recent food giveaway in the Van Nuys neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley, according to an article in the Los Angeles Daily News.

January 13, 2021

Biolase, DCA expand access to dental lasers in new deal

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase is set to roll out its laser equipment across U.S. offices affiliated with Dental Care Alliance (DCA) this year per a new agreement aimed at boosting laser adoption.

January 13, 2021

Do your patients know the risk of hookah smoking?

By Melissa Busch

Chronic smoking of shisha or tobacco extracts from a water pipe or hookah increases cell proliferation, invasion, and migration, all of which are traits of cancer cells, according to a study published on December 28 in the Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine.

January 13, 2021

The importance of knowing what you really want as a new year begins

By Amanda Hill, RDH

Amanda Hill, RDH, BSDH, says it's easy to get caught up in the great goal race or feel inadequate if your vision for 2021 doesn't sound as glamorous as someone else's. Why lose 10 pounds when you could lose 20? Why increase your revenue by 10% when you could double it? More is better, right? Well, not exactly. Before you hop on the bandwagon, she believes a little reflection and introspection are necessary.

January 13, 2021

New research shines light on risks for HPV-linked oral cancer

By Melissa Busch

People who have had more than 10 oral sex partners face an approximately four times greater risk of developing HPV-associated mouth and throat cancer than those with fewer mates, according to a study published on January 11 in Cancer.

January 12, 2021

Is a helmet key to protecting dentists, team members from SARS-CoV-2?

By Melissa Busch

A newly designed open-faced, disposable helmet that is connected to an air filtration pump and can be worn by patients may minimize the transmission of infection, including SARS-CoV-2, to dental teams, according to a study published on January 12 in Physics of Fluids.

January 12, 2021

Oral-B highlighs iO toothbrush at CES

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble (P&G) said that its Oral-B brand is showcasing its iO toothbrush at this week's CES 2021 consumer electronics show.

January 11, 2021

P&G commits to lofty oral care goal by 2030

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble (P&G) Oral Care has created a new sustainability platform to support reducing environmental impact while achieving optimal oral health.

January 10, 2021

Philips unveils Sonicare 9900 Prestige with SenseIQ technology

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Philips has introduced Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige, the company's latest and most advanced edition of its flagship electric toothbrush.

January 10, 2021

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