Dental Hygiene: Page 134

Study shows 1% of dentists had COVID-19, indicating low risk in offices

By Melissa Busch

The prevalence of COVID-19 among U.S. dentists is estimated to be approximately 1%, indicating that infection control measures likely are enough to cut exposure risk at practices, according to a study published on October 15 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

October 14, 2020

Egret unveils hypochlorous acid-generating device

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Canadian-based company Egret has created a device with the same name to generate electrolyzed hypochlorous acid water as an alternative cleaning and disinfection solution.

October 11, 2020

Mouth ulcers may be early sign of autoimmune disease

By Melissa Busch

People in South Korea who were diagnosed with recurrent aphthous stomatitis were at a much greater risk for developing several autoimmune diseases, according to a study published on October 3 in Oral Diseases.

October 11, 2020

Week in Review: EPA and amalgam | Oral cancer in the spotlight | Dental 'splinters' to avoid

By Kevin Henry

October 9, 2020

Summus launches Horizon dental laser system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Summus Medical Laser has unveiled Horizon, a class IV therapy laser system designed specifically for the dental industry.

October 8, 2020

Eddie Van Halen's death another reminder of oral cancer's reach into society

By Kevin Henry

The death of rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen earlier this week has once again brought oral cancer into the spotlight. But why does it ever fade from the front of our minds? As dental professionals, perhaps it's time to take a renewed vow to educate your patients about its dangers and form even stronger alliances with those on the medical side of the equation.

October 8, 2020

Let's talk about production and problem-solving in your practice

By Dr. David Rice

For Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, the end of the year represents a potential "perfect storm" in the dental practice. It starts with communicating with your patients (before and during their visit) and it could end with happier and healthier patients. He gives some advice on how to get started, including what it means for the dental hygienist.

October 7, 2020

DentaQuest, America's ToothFairy expand kids' program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DentaQuest and America's ToothFairy are expanding a free, superhero-themed, at-home oral health program for kids ages 6 to 12.

October 6, 2020

IAOMT offers new holistic dental hygiene course

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) is offering a new dental hygiene course that focuses on taking a holistic approach to oral health.

October 6, 2020

What happened to Chinese dental teams at the COVID-19 epicenter

By Melissa Busch

Dental teams at an oral medicine hospital in China did not develop COVID-19 while providing emergency dental treatment during the pandemic, likely due to increased infection control measures, according to a study published on September 27 in the Journal of Dental Research.

October 6, 2020

The 14 'splinters' this dentist warns patients to keep in mind

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

In this article, Dr. Alvin Danenberg describes why he talks to dental patients about the "splinters" that might be in their mouths and what they need to combat them. He hopes the words he shares here will give his fellow dentists some ideas on how to discuss these issues with their own patients.

October 6, 2020

MediNiche releases micronutrient training video

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentaplex vitamin supplement developer MediNiche has released a free training presentation for dentists, periodontists, registered hygienists, and assistants called "Micronutrients and the Dental Patient."

October 5, 2020

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