Dental Hygiene: Page 173

Prophylactic antibiotics may cause serious side effects

By Melissa Busch

Prophylactic antibiotics prescribed before dental procedures may cause serious adverse events, including allergic reactions requiring hospitalization and bacterial infections, according to new data presented on October 3 at the Infectious Diseases Society of America annual meeting (IDWeek 2019) in Washington, DC.

October 3, 2019

Study links missing teeth to cardiovascular disease

By Louise Gagnon

Americans with no teeth were significantly more likely to also have cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of mortality in the U.S., than individuals who did not have any missing teeth, according to research presented on October 2 at the American College of Cardiology Middle East Conference 2019.

October 2, 2019

Hu-Friedy launches new line of mirrors

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hu-Friedy has introduced its new line of HD Black Line mirrors, which feature a frame that reduces glare and carbon coating on the handle that provides enhanced contrast and visual acuity in a patient's mouth.

October 2, 2019

DenMat expands periodontal line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DenMat has added to its line of soft-tissue management products with its new Perio Restore noninvasive home system to treat and prevent periodontal disease.

October 2, 2019

The facts about dental cavitations

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

It seems to Dr. Alvin Danenberg that many patients are being diagnosed with dental cavitations in their jawbone. In his latest column, he details the definition of these cavitations, what to do about patients in pain from them, and what imaging modality is best for viewing.

October 1, 2019

GSK launches new Sensodyne whitening toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

GSK Consumer Healthcare has launched a new Sensodyne toothpaste that whitens teeth while limiting sensitivity.

September 30, 2019

Interdental brushes top flossing for plaque removal

By Tony Edwards

How effective are interdental cleaning devices at preventing caries and periodontal disease? Researchers conducted a literature review and found that interdental brushes were more effective than flossing or wood sticks in removing interdental plaque.

September 30, 2019

Review shows link between gum disease and hypertension

By Melissa Busch

Having gum disease puts people at greater risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a review published on September 24 in the European Society of Cardiology's journal, Cardiovascular Research.

September 25, 2019

Readiness to serve includes dental fitness, good oral health

By Bernard S. Little

Since 2000, nearly 11% of all medical evacuations from combat environments were because of dental emergencies, so the U.S. military now encourages all personnel to practice good oral health and hygiene. A new profile of dental services available at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center shows how military practitioners work to keep service members ready for deployment.

September 25, 2019

New review finds AI as accurate as healthcare practitioners

By Tony Edwards

Artificial intelligence (AI) can detect oral cancer and other diseases with similar levels of accuracy as healthcare professionals, according to a new review published on September 24. But the authors caution that dentists and physicians aren't in danger of being replaced by AI anytime soon.

September 24, 2019

RYCA to launch J-shaped power toothbrush

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

RYCA International has developed a new power toothbrush that it claims will provide effective oral cleaning in 20 seconds.

September 23, 2019

NYU adds 12-month hygiene degree for international dentists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has announced a new program that will enable internationally trained dentists to earn dental hygiene degrees in 12 months.

September 22, 2019

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