Dental Hygiene: Page 187

Can a high-tech toothbrush improve teens' oral health?

By Lori Roniger

How can you get adolescents to brush longer and more effectively? Using an interactive power toothbrush could improve oral health habits and reduce plaque levels in this finicky population, according to a new study.

August 19, 2018

Study links oral and respiratory health in aging patients

By Tony Edwards

Aging patients who constantly aspirate saliva can swallow microbiota that can contribute to these patients developing pneumonia. A new large study examined how varying oral health conditions contributed to differences in tongue microbiota in these patients.

August 16, 2018

Second Opinion: Dental therapists, teledentistry, and the ultimate win-win

By Patti DiGangi, RDH

In this Second Opinion, Patti DiGangi, RDH, tackles the issues surrounding the recent approval of dental therapists in Arizona. DiGangi considers the arguments made against dental therapists and addresses them with a focus on access to care and practice profitability.

August 14, 2018

New studies link perio health to kidney health

By Theresa Pablos

Periodontal health has again been linked to kidney health in two new studies presented at the recent 2018 International Association of Dental Research meeting in London. The studies found a significant association between chronic kidney disease and signs of poor periodontal health.

August 14, 2018

Second Opinion: Make back-to-school appointments count

By Joseph Castellano, DDS

In this Second Opinion, Dr. Joseph Castellano, president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, notes that the back-to-school time frame is often hectic for parents, their children, and dental practices. He writes about how to use this time to remind pediatric patients, and their parents, to focus on their oral healthcare.

August 13, 2018

Week in Review: An unconventional future | Antibiotic prescriptions | Opioids and extractions

By Tony Edwards

August 9, 2018

Vigilant names new CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Vigilant Biosciences has appointed William Brodie as its new CEO.

August 9, 2018

Biolase names new CEO, reports lower revenue in Q2

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Laser and CAD/CAM scanner company Biolase has named Todd Norbe as its new CEO. The company also announced its fiscal second quarter financial results.

August 9, 2018

New products: Ultradent launches handpiece, prophy angles

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ultradent Products has added a new handpiece and two new prophy angles to its Ultrapro Tx prophylaxis equipment line.

August 8, 2018

Hygiene Insider: New studies link perio health to kidney health

By Theresa Pablos

August 7, 2018

The future of dentistry is unconventional

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Up until now, dentistry has been conventional, writes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. However, he wonders if dentistry will be different in the future. In his latest column, Dr. Danenberg discusses how the conventional way of doing things may begin to embrace current unconventional ideas.

August 7, 2018

Antibiotic prescriptions vary by season, specialty

By Theresa Pablos

Dentists prescribe millions of antibiotics, but prescription trends vary by dental specialty and time of year, which may represent an inappropriate use of antibiotics, according to new research presented at the recent 2018 International Association of Dental Research (IADR ) meeting in London.

August 5, 2018

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