Dental Hygiene: Page 179

What factors predict root caries in your patients?

By Tony Edwards

Root caries is a multifactorial disease that can be prevented. So how can you identify patients who might be at risk? After reviewing almost 20 years of studies, researchers found that older patients who are tobacco users are among the most at risk.

July 15, 2019

OSAP names new board of directors

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has announced the new members of its board of directors for 2019-2020.

July 14, 2019

Which stops caries better in preschoolers: ART or SDF?

By Lori Roniger

Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) is known as an inexpensive way to treat early childhood caries, but silver diamine fluoride (SDF) also has been investigated as a low-cost method. Researchers conducted a study to find out which method is more effective when treatment access is limited.

July 14, 2019

Sugary beverages linked to higher cancer risk

By Theresa Pablos

Drinking sugary beverages may be associated with an increased risk of cancer, according to the findings of a study published in BMJ on July 10. The evidence suggests sugary drinks, including 100% fruit juice, may contribute to the overall cancer rate.

July 11, 2019

47 new genes linked to dental diseases

By Theresa Pablos

An international team of researchers has identified dozens of new genes associated with oral health and dental diseases. Their findings suggest many dental traits are heritable.

July 10, 2019

FDA warns about danger of xylitol -- for dogs

By Theresa Pablos

Xylitol may help prevent dental decay in humans, but the sugar substitute can be fatal for dogs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned about xylitol's potential toxicity for canines in a consumer update on July 9.

July 9, 2019

Want to improve patient safety? Make a checklist

By Theresa Pablos

Checklists may be a practical and efficient way to improve patient safety in the dental office. Two safety experts explained why in the July issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association.

July 8, 2019

Medicaid-accepting dentists inclined to promote fluoridation

By Melissa Busch

Pediatric dentists who accepted at least one new Medicaid-insured child each month showed greater willingness to advocate for community water fluoridation programs in a recent study.

July 8, 2019

New product: Kois Center launches consumer oral health app

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Kois Center has launched a new iPhone app for dental patients that helps assess their oral health.

July 7, 2019

Case report: Removal of a porcelain-fused-to-zirconia crown

By Timothy Anderson, DDS

Dr. Timothy Anderson reports on the case of a 52-year-old man who needed to have a crown on tooth #15 removed. He describes using a laser for removing the crown and explains the advantages for both the practitioner and patient.

July 7, 2019

Study boosts Er,Cr:YSGG laser for peri-implantitis treatment

By Tony Edwards

Is an erbium, chromium-doped yttrium, scandium, gallium, and garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser effective for treating peri-implantitis? A new in vitro study showed that this laser eliminated two different colonies of bacteria on dental implants.

July 2, 2019

Fluoride varnish has little new caries impact

By Melissa Busch

Fluoride varnish is widely recommended because of its assumed anticavity benefits. When researchers conducted an analysis to see if those benefits were supported by the literature, they found that perhaps the benefits of the treatment are overstated.

July 1, 2019

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