Dental Hygiene: Page 196

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

China's $60B tariffs would include dental products

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

If the U.S. government follows through on a threat to double tariffs on Chinese goods, China will retaliate by imposing tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. products, including several dental products, the Chinese government announced on August 3.

August 2, 2018

Nanoparticle shows promise for biofilm disruption

By Tony Edwards

An iron-containing nanoparticle successfully disrupted pathogenic biofilms and prevented tooth decay without harming surrounding oral tissues or biofilms in a new study. The findings potentially open the door for developing a precise therapeutic approach for caries.

August 2, 2018

Caries detection methods aren't one-size-fits-all

By Lori Roniger

What's the best way to detect and measure caries? What are the pros and cons of the newer methods? To provide some answers, researchers put three caries detection methods to the test.

August 1, 2018

U.S. government commissions new report on oral health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. government has commissioned a new surgeon general's report on oral health. The new report will be the first update since the original, landmark report was published in 2000.

July 31, 2018

7-year trends for U.S. dental production: Part 2

By Alitta Boechler, AuD, MBA

How is your practice doing relative to practices down the street and across the U.S.? Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software looks at the seven-year trends of five more key numbers in the second of a two-part series. This time she examines referral patients, accounts receivable past 90 days, diagnostic imaging, and more.

July 24, 2018

5 oral health myths your patients might believe

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

When periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg is in conversation with colleagues, his team, and his patients, he sometimes hears certain information reported as a fact. Dr. Danenberg reminds them not to believe everything they hear, starting with these five myths.

July 24, 2018

Hu-Friedy launches new polishing powder

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hu-Friedy has launched a new powder for use with its Air-Flow therapy polishing system.

July 23, 2018

7 tips to ease the HPV talk with your patients

By Susan Maples, DDS

Does your practice struggle when it comes to talking about oral cancer and the human papillomavirus (HPV) with patients? Dentist and health educator Dr. Susan Maples offers seven tips for how to start and have this lifesaving but sometimes difficult conversation.

July 23, 2018

New AAP survey results can help educate dentists, consumers

By Tony Edwards

A third of people eat after they've finished their nighttime teeth-cleaning routine, according to the findings of a new survey from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). The survey results can help inform dentists about how patients live their lives and educate consumers on the importance of proper oral care, notes AAP President Dr. Steven Daniel.

July 22, 2018

Academy of Laser Dentistry offers student scholarships

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Academy of Laser Dentistry has announced it will accept applications for a student scholarship program.

July 17, 2018

7-year trends for U.S. dental production: Part 1

By Alitta Boechler, AuD, MBA

It's always an excellent idea for dentists and team members to know what numbers are making an impact on their practice's bottom line and to have some numbers for comparison to see how well they're doing. Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software looks at the seven-year trends of five key numbers in the first of a two-part series.

July 17, 2018

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