Dental Hygiene: Page 137

Q&A with Dr. Sam Low on COVID-19 and inflammation, plus personalizing the oral-systemic link

By Kevin Henry

In a one-on-one interview, Dr. Sam Low chatted with DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry about the importance of the oral-systemic link and personalizing it for each patient, as well as how COVID-19 is showing us why inflammation is one of the biggest issues the dental team must tackle with patients.

September 20, 2020

Week in Review: COVID-19 and tongue ulcers | Periodontal disease and 3rd molars, colorectal cancer

By Kevin Henry

September 18, 2020

Why 'mask mouth' could be a sweet spot for your treatment planning

By Dr. David Rice

Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, discusses the hot topic of "mask mouth" and how it could be a boon for your practice in terms of treatment planning. It's all about having patients think logically as well as with their emotions, Dr. Rice explains in his latest video.

September 17, 2020

Colgate rolls out Colgate Professional Direct

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate has launched a new website that allows dental professionals to make Colgate product recommendations to patients and send products directly to their homes.

September 16, 2020

The link between 3rd molars and periodontal disease

By Melissa Busch

Adult African Americans, Hispanics, and those with socioeconomic disadvantages are more likely to have retained their wisdom teeth, making them more at risk for periodontal disease, according to a study published online on September 14 in Public Health.

September 16, 2020

Crest + Oral-B to host webinar on dental-medical integration

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Crest + Oral-B is hosting a free webinar on September 17 at 9 a.m. PT on dental-medical integration.

September 14, 2020

Study shows link between periodontal disease and increased risk of colorectal cancer

By Tom Viola, RPh

A recent study published in Cancer Prevention Research indicates that periodontal disease is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Previous studies have pointed to associations between periodontal disease and other types of cancer. Tom Viola, RPh, breaks down the information.

September 14, 2020

A hygienist responds to a study on COVID-19 and the dental practice

By Amanda Hill, RDH

Amanda Hill, RDH, BSDH, looked at one of our most popular recent articles and believes there is more to be discussed, including the role of dental hygienists. However, COVID-19 has brought a much-needed awareness to infection control, she said, and this study shows that screening patients and following the recommended precautions are key to safely navigating the pandemic.

September 14, 2020

Tongue ulcers may be linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection

By Melissa Busch

Patients who experienced mild or no upper respiratory symptoms developed tongue ulcers within a few days of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 in a new analysis, described in a letter to the editor on September 5 in Oral Diseases.

September 14, 2020

Bruush closes oversubscribed $6.5M series A round

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oral health e-commerce firm Bruush Oral Care has raised $6.5 million in series A funding.

September 13, 2020

COVID-19 patient's tonsil abscess cured without exposing others

By Melissa Busch

Clinicians have successfully used antibiotics and steroids, instead of an aerosol-generating procedure, to treat a COVID-19-positive man's peritonsillar abscess. Details were published on September 7 in BMJ Case Reports.

September 13, 2020

Week in Review: Dentistry and the COVID-19 vaccine | Anticoagulants | RDHs and DSOs

By Kevin Henry

September 11, 2020

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