Dental Hygiene: Page 183

Millennials don't know how to brush their teeth
By Theresa Pablos
Millennials aren't so great at brushing their teeth, even when they're asked to brush to the best of their ability. That's the finding of a new study in BMC Oral Health that evaluated the toothbrushing habits of young adults.
October 29, 2018
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Chronic periodontitis may be linked to Alzheimer's disease
By Theresa Pablos
Scientists may have discovered a link between periodontal disease and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease. A new study found chronic periodontal infection was associated with brain inflammation and neurodegeneration in mice.
October 28, 2018
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How much titanium does peri-implantitis tissue contain?
By Lori Roniger
Titanium exposure and scaling have become suspects in the worsening of peri-implantitis, but the actual concentration of titanium in tissues surrounding an implant has remained unclear. To learn more, researchers examined the titanium contained in tissue from patients with severe peri-implantitis.
October 24, 2018
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Kevin Henry: South African hygienists treat more than teeth
By Kevin Henry
Dental journalist Kevin Henry spoke at the 2018 Dental and Oral Health Congress and Exhibition of the South African Dental Association. In the second part of an exclusive series for DrBicuspid.com, he details the differences in how hygienists practice in South Africa and the U.S.
October 24, 2018
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Review questions research on ergonomic interventions
By Tony Edwards
You've probably heard about an ergonomic intervention for dentists and hygienists, such as a new curette or workstation modifications, and wondered if there really was any evidence that the intervention was effective. Researchers had the same question and conducted a review to find out.
October 23, 2018
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Study identifies keys to oral healthcare integration
By Tony Edwards
Awareness is increasingly spreading for the need to integrate oral healthcare into primary care treatments and evaluations. Researchers interviewed more than 90 healthcare practitioners to find out what the barriers are to this integration and how they can be overcome.
October 22, 2018
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Dental Excellence Awards voting continues
By Tony Edwards
Hundreds of your colleagues have already taken the opportunity to vote for the DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. Now it's your turn to vote for finalists in 11 categories, including Best New CAD/CAM Product, Best New Preventive/Hygienist Product, Best New Toothpaste, and more.
October 22, 2018
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Burst offers discounted insurance to 'ambassadors'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Subscription electric toothbrush company Burst Oral Care will provide discounted healthcare benefits to Burst Ambassadors, dentists and hygienists who receive a commission every time a patient buys a Burst electric toothbrush or toothbrush head with their referral.
October 18, 2018
If a train is coming, get off the tracks
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg often has patients asking him about what they can do to live a more healthy lifestyle. He looks at one study that examined the link between a healthy lifestyle and chronic diseases, but notes that many patients aren't willing to make changes when the "train" of ill-health is bearing down on them.
October 16, 2018
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2018 Dental Excellence Awards voting begins
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2018 Dental Excellence Awards. Now it's up to you to determine the winners in our 11 categories, ranging from Best New CAD/CAM Product to Best New Toothpaste.
October 15, 2018
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Hu-Friedy offers subscription sharpening service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hu-Friedy has launched a subscription-based sharpening service for its scalers and curettes.
October 14, 2018
Can psychotherapy improve oral hygiene in young adults?
By Lori Roniger
Getting patients with poor oral health to adopt better hygiene habits is an ongoing struggle. Trying something different, researchers examined whether a certain form of cognitive behavioral therapy could improve oral health behaviors in young adults with a high caries prevalence.
October 11, 2018
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