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Dental Hygiene: Page 178
Virtual reality may help treat dental fear
By
Theresa Pablos
Virtual reality (VR) may help patients with severe dental fear or dental phobia. Exposure to a virtual dentist and clinic can reduce dental anxiety and lead to treatment completion, according to a new study.
August 6, 2019
New product: Crest adds new toothpaste line for sensitive gums
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Procter & Gamble brand Crest has launched its new line of Crest Gum and Sensitivity toothpastes designed to help relieve gum sensitivity.
August 5, 2019
Review: Oral health education from nurses, others is effective
By
Tony Edwards
Educational, preventive dental programs are being presented to new mothers by nondental practitioners as a way to reduce the prevalence of early childhood caries. Researchers reviewed the literature and found these programs can improve the oral health of those involved.
August 4, 2019
Are dentists obligated to treat unvaccinated kids?
By
Theresa Pablos
Are dentists obligated to treat children without vaccinations? This is a question that the staff of The Dentists Insurance Company hears frequently. They explored the ethical and legal considerations in the August issue of the
Journal of the California Dental Association
.
August 4, 2019
Is probing the best measurement for peri-implant health?
By
Tony Edwards
Pocket probing depth and bleeding on probing are useful for assessing periodontal conditions, but are these the best measurements to evaluate the health of peri-implant tissue? Researchers conducted a literature review and suggested using a different evaluation process.
August 1, 2019
New product: Palmero debuts tension relief band
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Palmero Healthcare has introduced a tension relief band for the hands and fingers to alleviate pain from repetitive work.
August 1, 2019
Study confirms long-term perio treatment works
By
Theresa Pablos
The science is in: Long-term periodontal therapy appears to prevent tooth loss and tissue damage. A new study found that decades-long periodontal treatment at a general dentist's office helped patients maintain healthy gums.
July 30, 2019
P&G reports higher healthcare sales, overall loss in Q4
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported increased healthcare division net sales for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. However, the company reported an overall $5.237Â billion loss for the quarter, centered around its Gillette shaving brand.
July 29, 2019
Cantel Medical to acquire Hu-Friedy for $725M
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cantel Medical has agreed to acquire instrument manufacturer Hu-Friedy for $725Â million in cash and stock. Hu-Friedy will be combined with Crosstex, Cantel's dental division, when the transaction is completed. The transaction is expected to close before fall 2019.
July 29, 2019
Study: Practitioners underrate patients' dental anxiety
By
Tony Edwards
How good are you at telling if a patient has dental anxiety? Maybe not as good as you think, as a new study found that dental practitioners rated poorly in their ability to determine a patient's dental anxiety.
July 22, 2019
Can natural oils help maintain enamel in postcancer patients?
By
Tony Edwards
Maintaining enamel hardness is a concern when patients undergo radiation therapy. Researchers wanted to see if natural compounds such as coconut oil, vitamin E oil, and curcumin helped during after-cancer treatment.
July 21, 2019
Global researchers call for radical oral health overhaul
By
Theresa Pablos
Poor oral health is a global phenomenon and one that's not improving with better research and technology. To fix this, an international team of researchers is calling for radical oral healthcare reform, including universal oral healthcare coverage.
July 18, 2019
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