Dental Hygiene: Page 189

Why do our kids have tooth decay?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

It's a question dentists and hygienists hear every day whether they are in the office or not: Why do our kids have so much tooth decay? Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg writes that the roots of the issue are nutrition and activity.

December 11, 2018

Case report: Anesthesia-free subgingival restoration

By Joshua Weintraub, DDS

Dr. Joshua Weintraub reports on the case of a 67-year-old man found to have recurrent subgingival decay under an old composite restoration on examination. He describes performing a gingivectomy and restoring the tooth using a laser for treatment.

December 10, 2018

Columbia Univ. receives grant for mobile dental clinic

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine has been awarded a $585,000 grant for a new mobile dental clinic from the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation.

November 27, 2018

New product: Colgate launches bacteria-fighting toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate-Palmolive has introduced a bacteria-fighting version of its Colgate Total toothpaste.

November 27, 2018

New product: Benco Brands releases electric toothbrush

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Benco Brands has released a new electric toothbrush.

November 27, 2018

How did I contract multiple myeloma?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Dr. Alvin Danenberg announced to his blog readers in September that he'd been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. In this column, he raises questions every dental team member should ask themselves about the health risks they may face while serving their patients and their community.

November 27, 2018

CDC: Number of U.S. adult smokers hits record low

By Theresa Pablos

Although teen tobacco use is on the rise, the number of U.S. adults who smoke cigarettes has reached a record low, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, about 1 in 5 U.S. adults still uses tobacco products.

November 26, 2018

Does a hybrid toothbrush offer the best of both worlds?

By Lori Roniger

For patients who can't decide between a manual and powered toothbrush, a hybrid design that combines both modes may be ideal. But how effective is such a product at reducing plaque compared with a regular powered toothbrush, and how much do users like it? To learn more, researchers investigated.

November 25, 2018

Best oral health deals this Black Friday

By Theresa Pablos

When you think of Black Friday, you probably think of deals on televisions, appliances, and the latest tech gadgets. But did you know you can score some big discounts on oral healthcare products, too?

November 19, 2018

How do you get low-income smokers to go to the dentist?

By Lori Roniger

Smokers have an increased risk of oral disease but use dental healthcare at lower rates than nonsmokers, so researchers sought to understand the factors affecting dental care use in low-income smokers. They found that the issues involved went beyond cost to characteristics such as motivation and self-efficacy.

November 19, 2018

FDA proposes limits on e-cigarette sales to kids

By Tony Edwards

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and their flavor delivering systems, known as pods, will continue to be sold in U.S. stores but only in areas that are off-limits to minors, according to a November 15 directive from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD.

November 15, 2018

CDC: Teen e-cigarette use rose sharply from 2017

By Theresa Pablos

The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) by middle and high school students may be an epidemic, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than 20% of high school students report using e-cigarettes on a regular basis, almost double the number from 2017.

November 15, 2018

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