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New poster stresses need for more e-cigarette research
By Philip Ward
Another warning about the potentially harmful effects of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has been issued. A new poster from a prestigious European conference details what is contained in e-cigarettes, and the authors urge more research on this subject.
April 29, 2019
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Patient communication improves perio treatment outcomes
By Tony Edwards
Talking with patients about their periodontal disease risk may encourage them to become active participants in their oral care, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology.
April 28, 2019
2018 09 24 20 50 5142 Periodontal Treatment Mirror 400
Kids' dental diseases linked to later cardio trouble
By Theresa Pablos
Experiencing dental disease as a child may be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease later in life, according to the findings of a long-term study published on April 26. The study findings cast doubt on the arbitrary divide between oral health and overall health, experts noted.
April 26, 2019
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Smartphone app helps patients brush better in new study
By Theresa Pablos
A smartphone application could be the perfect tool to help your patients brush better. A new study found that patients who used an application with brushing feedback experienced a 70% reduction in plaque within just four weeks.
April 24, 2019
2019 04 24 17 00 3209 2019 04 25 Brushlink App 20190424171058
Floss, interdental cleaners show benefit in new review
By Tony Edwards
Dentists and hygienists tell their patients every day to use dental floss or an interdental cleaner to clean between their teeth. However, how much evidence is there that these devices, plus toothbrushing, do their jobs well? Researchers updated a comprehensive review of these devices' effectiveness to find out.
April 23, 2019
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CDC report questions rise of dental fluorosis
By Tony Edwards
A new publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) casts doubt on the reliability of previously reported data that suggested that U.S. dental fluorosis was on the rise among U.S. children.
April 22, 2019
2016 11 18 16 51 55 157 Fluoride 400
Infographic: Best states for children's dental health 2019
By Theresa Pablos
Iowa is the best U.S. state for children's dental health in 2019, according to a new report from personal finance website WalletHub. WalletHub ranked all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia based on 33 indicators of oral and overall health.
April 21, 2019
2016 08 01 15 44 13 62 Diverse Children 400
Calif. girl dies after allergic reaction to toothpaste
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An 11-year-old California girl had an anaphylactic reaction to milk protein from a prescription toothpaste. She died on April 4 after being transported to a hospital for treatment.
April 17, 2019
Second Opinion: Should your practice be concerned about the measles outbreaks?
By Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH
The U.S. is experiencing a sharp increase in the number of measles cases in 2019, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In this Second Opinion column, hygienist Corinne Jameson-Kuehl writes that dental practitioners need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles to prevent its spread within the dental office and the community.
April 17, 2019
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Can a mouthwash relieve oral mucositis pain?
By Tony Edwards
More than 80% of patients with head and neck cancer develop painful oral mucositis during radiation treatment. Researchers compared two frequently used mouthwashes with a placebo mouthwash to measure the pain relief they provided.
April 17, 2019
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Measles outbreaks reported in 20 U.S. states in 2019
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
There have been 555 reported cases of measles in 20 U.S. states so far in 2019, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There were 372 reported cases in 2018.
April 15, 2019
Have you shifted your caries management paradigm?
By Lori Roniger
The current surgical model of caries management relies on symptomatic treatment via drilling and filling. However, the authors of a new review article in Dentistry Journal suggest practitioners should be refocusing their caries management using a medical model centered around prevention, timely intervention, and support of natural healing.
April 15, 2019
2019 04 15 18 44 1690 Dental Tool Mirror 400
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