Dental Hygiene: Page 189

The real cost of inadequate exams

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

An inadequate exam can have repercussions for patients beyond their immediate oral care issue, writes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. He relates a phone call he received from a friend with pain in his upper left molar area.

July 10, 2018

Poor oral hygiene linked to increased heart disease risk

By Theresa Pablos

Poor oral health has been once again linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD). A recent study found that adults with periodontitis and poor oral hygiene habits may be at an increased risk for heart troubles.

July 9, 2018

Dentists, physicians join for 2020 Calif. soda tax measure

By Tony Edwards

A law was passed in California on June 28 that bans cities and counties from imposing new soda taxes for more than a decade. Now two large healthcare provider organizations have teamed up to file a 2020 ballot measure to levy a statewide tax on sugar-sweetened drinks.

July 5, 2018

Young Innovations acquires handpiece manufacturer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental supply manufacturer Young Innovations announced it has acquired Johnson-Promident.

July 1, 2018

NYU researcher gets $950K to study oral cancer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded a New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry researcher a five-year grant of $950,000 to study oral cancer pain and growth.

July 1, 2018

Texas lags behind in oral health for seniors

By Theresa Pablos

Texas has some work to do if it wants to improve the oral health for older adults in the state. Bianca Rogers, a public affairs manager for Oral Health America, gave tips on how the state can improve key metrics related to oral health for this population during a June 26 webinar.

July 1, 2018

New product: Beyes launches autoclave

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Beyes Dental Canada has launched the Masteri class B automatic cycle autoclave unit.

June 28, 2018

Calif. bans new soda taxes through 2030

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

California has banned cities and counties within the state from imposing new soda taxes for more than a decade.

June 28, 2018

Patient conversations go beyond oral health

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg writes that he is fortunate to have patients who are willing to ask him detailed questions about both their oral and overall health. Recently, he had a patient ask about intermittent fasting as this patient wanted to lose a little weight. Dr. Danenberg recounts this example of how a dental practice can offer more than just care of the oral cavity.

June 28, 2018

PDS Foundation to provide care for Special Olympics

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation has partnered with the Special Olympics to provide oral healthcare to athletes competing in the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle.

June 27, 2018

New product: Acteon launches ultrasonic device for extractions

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Acteon North America has debuted the Piezotome Cube, an ultrasonic device designed for tooth extractions and other bone surgeries.

June 26, 2018

10 areas of hygiene profitability and the obstacles they bring

By Jen Butler, MEd

If your practice's goal is for your hygiene department to produce about a third of your total product, then simply focusing on prophies and x-rays every six months is not going to get you to your goal, writes practice management consultant Jen Butler. She offers 10 areas where you can boost your hygiene production and the answers to three common objections you are likely to hear.

June 26, 2018

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