Dental Hygiene: Page 180

More than 70% of U.S. adults support dental therapists
By Theresa Pablos
More than 70% of U.S. adults support the idea of dental therapists, according to new survey data from Pew Charitable Trusts and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. The findings demonstrate adults with private and public insurance appear open to new healthcare models.
July 1, 2019
2017 10 30 19 46 4857 Survey Checklist 400
New product: DMG America adds etching gel refill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DMG America has added an etching gel refill system to the company's line of caries infiltration products.
June 30, 2019
2019 06 19 15 07 3264 News Ball 400
High triclosan levels linked to osteoporosis
By Theresa Pablos
Women exposed to triclosan may be more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to new research published on June 25. The antibacterial chemical found in toothpastes and other oral care products has been previously linked to hormone disruption, colon cancer, and antimicrobial resistance.
June 27, 2019
2019 06 27 22 45 2426 Hip Joint Female 400
Review finds tax lowers sugary beverage consumption
By Tony Edwards
Considerable debate has surrounded taxes on sugary beverages and their effectiveness in reducing consumption, but that debate may be settled by a new review. Researchers analyzed the effects of these taxes and found they were successful in reducing consumption.
June 26, 2019
2018 09 26 20 34 4032 Soda Bottles 400
New analysis shows long-term impact of HPV vaccination
By Tony Edwards
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs can substantially reduce the number of infections in girls and women, researchers report in a new study published in Lancet. Their analysis suggests vaccination programs are working.
June 26, 2019
2018 01 18 23 26 2866 Hpv 400
Most teas increase risk of enamel erosion
By Tony Edwards
What effects do tea beverages have on your patients' teeth? Researchers tested 460 tea beverages and found that most increase the risk of enamel erosion, according to results presented at the 2019 International Association for Dental Research meeting.
June 24, 2019
2018 06 06 16 26 7598 Teacup Teapot 400
Oil pulling rivals chlorhexidine in IADR research
By Theresa Pablos
Oil pulling has been praised as a natural way to boost oral health, but does the science support the hype? The technique may rival modern medicine in at least some cases, according to research presented at the 2019 International Association for Dental Research meeting.
June 20, 2019
2017 01 19 15 06 01 540 Smile2 400
How the sugar industry used dietitians to reach dentists
By Theresa Pablos
The sugar industry created a public relations campaign and used dietitians to help spread pro-sugar messages to dental professionals in the 1970s, according to research presented on June 19 at the 2019 International Association for Dental Research conference in Vancouver, British Columbia.
June 19, 2019
2017 02 03 16 15 30 311 Sugar Drinks 400
Poor oral health linked to increased risk of liver cancer
By Tony Edwards
Poor oral health is associated with an increased risk of the most common form of liver cancer, according to a new study published online June 17. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 470,000 patients and found that poor oral health was linked to an increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.
June 18, 2019
2018 08 20 18 29 4055 Cancer Maze 400
EEOC sues Pa. practice for hygienist age discrimination
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sued a dental practice based in Harrisburg, PA, for violating the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.
June 18, 2019
2016 09 01 13 52 16 412 Gavel 400
WVU to study lung disease prevention in dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry has announced it will be conducting a new study on how dental professionals come into contact with vapors, gases, and airborne dusts that may cause lung disease and also ways to prevent it.
June 13, 2019
2017 04 19 14 28 18 163 Dentist Woman 400
Qualities of a safe workplace according to hygienists
By Theresa Pablos
What qualities make for a safety-focused dental practice? Nearly 400 hygienists shared their thoughts in a recently published study. Both the number of hours worked and number of patients seen per day had a big impact on perceived patient safety.
June 13, 2019
2019 06 11 23 47 9242 Safety First 400
Previous Page
Page 180 of 593
Next Page