Dental Hygiene: Page 140

Study finds vaping leads to increased COVID-19 risk among teens, young adults
By Tom Viola, RPh
A recent study found that vaping is linked to a substantially increased risk of COVID-19 among teenagers and young adults. The study, led by researchers at Stanford University, showed that young people who vaped were five times more likely to be diagnosed with COVID-19 than those who didn't vape.
August 24, 2020
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Large-scale tooth decay study underway in Ariz., Hawaii
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from Arizona and Hawaii have teamed up to study tooth decay among children of Hispanic, American Indian, and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander descent.
August 23, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for infection control
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dental practices have always had strict infection control protocols. However, in these times, the stakes have never been higher. Practices must stay aware of all the latest rules, regulations, and resources, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
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RDHs give advice on coping with PPE in the age of COVID-19
By Kevin Henry
How are dental hygienists dealing with additional personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in the dental practice? We asked hygienists across the U.S. for their thoughts and the advice they would share with their colleagues. From North Carolina to Washington state, they answered our question with some interesting tips.
August 23, 2020
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FDA: Some types of PPE in low supply in the U.S.
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is tasked with monitoring supply chains during public health emergencies, has announced that supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), including surgical respirators, are limited due to the pandemic.
August 23, 2020
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Week in Review: Politics and dentistry | Brutal honesty from hygienists | Medical insurance
By Kevin Henry
August 21, 2020
Oral-B iO toothbrush now available
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral-B's iO rechargeable toothbrush is now available throughout the U.S. and also has the ADA's seal of approval.
August 20, 2020
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NYU Dentistry receives $2.4M grant to study inflammation in aging
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. National Institute on Aging has awarded a $2.4 million grant to researchers at New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry). The five-year grant will be used to explore age-related, chronic, low-grade inflammation and changes in the gut microbiome.
August 20, 2020
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Natural Dentist introduces 2 new products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Natural Dentist has introduced two new products: the Natural Dentist Healthy Gums antigingivitis toothpaste and EarthPicks plaque removers.
August 20, 2020
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AI-based test diagnoses dental infection-related brain abscess
By Melissa Busch
A pathogen detection test based on artificial intelligence (AI) was used to diagnose a patient's rare progressive brain abscess caused by a dental infection. Details were published on July 26 in a case report in the World Journal of Clinical Cases.
August 20, 2020
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National Partnership for Dental Therapy follows up on Ocasio-Cortez's viral post
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Partnership for Dental Therapy has responded to a recent viral Instagram post in which U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she is getting braces to help with her smile esthetics.
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Guardian Life relaxes twice-a-year dental cleaning policy
By Melissa Busch
With many patients still anxious about visiting the dentist since the novel coronavirus outbreak, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has revised its policy for covering dental hygiene to encourage more patients to come in for treatment.
August 19, 2020
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