Dental Hygiene: Page 187

CDC survey: U.S. kids brush at 1 year but use too much toothpaste

By Tony Edwards

Almost 80% of U.S. children and adolescents began brushing their teeth at or before their first birthday, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, nearly 40% of children ages 3 to 6 are using too much toothpaste when they brush.

February 5, 2019

Sometimes you have to go outside the box

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Talking with patients about the connections between oral health and overall health is a keystone of periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg's practice. While some patients might not agree with your recommendations, this willingness to go outside the box can help.

February 5, 2019

Study finds Coca-Cola influence in China's health policy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A series of articles from a Harvard University researcher claim Coca-Cola helped influence the direction of public health policy in China.

February 3, 2019

Appeals court blocks San Francisco sugary drink warning

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A U.S. appeals court has blocked a San Francisco law that would have required health warnings on sugary drinks.

February 3, 2019

Children's oral health and screening laws: 5 key takeaways

By Theresa Pablos

The District of Columbia and 14 U.S. states have passed laws encouraging children to get dental screenings before the school year. However, these laws struggle to have a measurable impact, according to a report published on January 31.

January 31, 2019

Regular NSAID use may increase some HNC survival rates

By Tony Edwards

Regular use of aspirin or another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) pain medication may increase the survival rates for certain head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, according to a new study. However, researchers caution that there are no specific regimen recommendations at this time.

January 31, 2019

Palmero eyewear available in starter packs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Palmero Healthcare has introduced new starter packs of its disposable safety eyewear.

January 29, 2019

Liquid medications pose risk for cancer patients' oral health

By Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH

Patients receiving treatment for cancer face many obstacles, including possible damage to their oral health from the sucrose in the liquid medications they take. Dental hygienist Jill Meyer-Lippert shares some practical advice for helping these patients maintain and improve their oral health.

January 29, 2019

Water fluoridation may reduce caries disparities

By Theresa Pablos

Community water fluoridation may reduce dental caries disparities due to income levels, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics on January 28. Researchers found low-income children were less likely to experience caries in their primary teeth if they lived in fluoridated counties.

January 29, 2019

Proximity to periodontal care doesn't equate to access

By Richard Kao, DDS, PhD

Recently published research that found a majority of U.S. adults live in close proximity to a periodontal practice sounds like good news. But living close to a periodontists' office does not mean patients have access to needed care, writes Dr. Richard Kao, president of the American Academy of Periodontology, in this Second Opinion.

January 28, 2019

CAMBRA gets an update for its 21st anniversary

By Theresa Pablos

A little more than two decades ago, John Featherstone, PhD, set out to create a one-page tool to prevent caries. The result, caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) has come to redefine how the newest generation of dentists think about dental decay.

January 23, 2019

P&G reports higher oral care sales in Q2

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported increased oral care product sales but flat healthcare division and overall net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

January 22, 2019

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