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Dental Hygiene: Page 170
ADA, Scholastic offer new tools for Tiny Smiles program
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA and publisher Scholastic have invited family physicians to use new tools and resources for their Tiny Smiles dental health program.
November 4, 2019
More insured patients with head and neck cancer after ACA
By
Theresa Pablos
The number of insured patients with head and neck cancer rose after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to a study published on October 31. The gains were the greatest for more vulnerable populations.
November 4, 2019
U.K. teeth condition worse now than in 17th century
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Modern-day British people have more tooth loss and decay than British people from as far back as the 17th century, according to new research.
November 3, 2019
CDA journal explores fluoride, pediatric pain, more
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The November issue of the
Journal of the California Dental Association
touches on several topics, including the history of water fluoridation in the state and pediatric pain.
October 31, 2019
Getting to the bottom of chocolate's silky, smooth mouthfeel
By
Melissa Busch
Is the allure of chocolate its silky, smooth mouthfeel? Using a unique x-ray technique, researchers have determined that chocolate's microstructure affects how quickly or slowly chocolate melts in the mouth, contributing to the pleasing mouthfeel consumers crave.
October 30, 2019
Teens' sugar, caffeine intakes rise as screen time spikes
By
Melissa Busch
Teens who spend much of the day watching TV or on their phones consume more sugared, caffeinated drinks, linking extended screen time with potential health problems, including obesity, caries, and diabetes, according to a new study published October 22 in
PLOS One
.
October 30, 2019
Oral health, diet can affect development of psoriasis
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A patient's oral health and diet can have a significant effect on the development and severity of psoriasis, according to research published recently in
Dermatology Online Journal
.
October 29, 2019
Third of kids in Britain don't brush at bedtime
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Approximately 1 in 3 children younger than age 12 in Britain don't brush their teeth before bed, according to the findings of a new national survey.
October 28, 2019
Oral HPV rate tops 6% in female teens
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the oral cavity was 6.2% among sexually active female adolescents in New York City, with a significant decrease in HPV prevalence among those who previously received the HPV vaccine, according to a study published online October 25 in
JAMA Network Open
.
October 28, 2019
Anticancer agent shows promise for treating perio disease
By
Theresa Pablos
A natural plant compound with anticancer properties may one day help treat periodontal disease, according to a study published on October 26 in
BMC Oral Health
. The authors explored the ways the compound, known as luteolin, could boost oral health.
October 28, 2019
Consuming sweet, acidic drinks linked to obesity, tooth wear
By
Melissa Busch
Increased consumption of sugary soft drinks may be a leading cause of tooth enamel and dentine erosion in obese patients, and excessive body fat also is linked with tooth wear, according to a study published October 28 in
Oral Clinical Investigations
.
October 27, 2019
Oral-B's Genius X power toothbrush with AI now available
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Procter & Gamble brand's Oral-B has launched its Genius X power toothbrush with an artificial intelligence (AI) feature that tracks the user's brushing habits and offers feedback on areas that need improvement.
October 24, 2019
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