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Infographic: Hygienist income stays flat

By Theresa Pablos

While the median income of dentists is rising, the median income of hygienists has stayed about the same, according to a new data analysis by personal finance website Finder. The analysis found median pay for hygienists decreased by 0.10% from 2016 to 2017.

October 9, 2018

NIDCR awards nearly $3.5M for dementia oral health intervention

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded New York University College of Nursing researchers a five-year grant of $3.47 million to improve the oral health of people with mild dementia.

October 8, 2018

FDA approves HPV vaccine for more adults

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved expanding the use of Gardasil 9, a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, for adults ages 27 through 45.

October 7, 2018

Do's and don'ts for dental products: Discuss home care products with all patients

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

You're the home dental care expert for your patients. Recommend and explain how home care products help maintain oral health, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Even if patients don't end up buying products, they'll still see that you care about their oral health -- which will strengthen the practice-patient relationship.

October 7, 2018

Kids' oral microbiota composition may predict obesity

By Lori Roniger

Obese adults and adolescents are thought to have certain gut and oral microbiota variations, but less is known about the corresponding relationships in young children. As part of a larger study on obesity prevention, researchers examined the relationship between these bacteria in toddlers and childhood weight gain.

October 3, 2018

Hygiene Insider: Hygienist income stays flat

By Theresa Pablos

October 2, 2018

Is there an autoimmune component to periodontal disease?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontal disease can be looked at as both an acute and a chronic infection, notes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg in his latest column. He wonders if the chronic phase is related to an autoimmune reaction in patients. Dr. Danenberg examines the research and suggests some new areas of treatment that might help your patients.

October 2, 2018

Convergent debuts new generation of Solea laser

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Convergent Dental has introduced the next generation of its Solea laser.

October 1, 2018

A historical perspective on handpiece sterilization

By Louis DePaola, DDS

Handpiece sterilization may be considered a routine practice in today's dental office, but it wasn't always so. In fact, the practice of sterilization evolved rapidly in response to infectious diseases and best practices. Dr. Louis DePaola examines how handpiece sterilization recommendations have changed and the events that contributed to these developments.

October 1, 2018

CDC: Soda accounts for 20% of kids' beverage consumption

By Theresa Pablos

Soft drinks account for 20% of children's total beverage consumption, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Researchers looked at the total drink consumption habits of U.S. children ages 2 to 19.

September 26, 2018

Study seeks perio, RA link to oral microbiome health

By Tony Edwards

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontitis are chronic inflammatory diseases that share common risk factors. Researchers conducted periodontal exams on patients with rheumatoid arthritis to determine what bacteria were present and how these patients might benefit from periodontal treatment.

September 24, 2018

New product: Crest adds gum & enamel repair toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble brand Crest has introduced its new Crest Gum & Enamel Repair toothpaste.

September 23, 2018

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