Dental Hygiene: Page 199

Data show perio production rising in U.S. practices
By David Black, DDS
Research suggests a major link between periodontal disease and wider health issues, and data show almost half of U.S. adults have some form of gum disease. So how is your practice responding? Dr. David Black looks at the per-practice data on periodontal treatment and offers some ideas to help your practice increase production.
February 11, 2018
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Is the air in your dental facility making you sick?
By Lori Roniger
Ever wish you could have a "Spare the Air" day for your dental office or lab? Could particles in the air be harmful to everyone's health? Researchers analyzed the size and concentration of nanoparticles in the air of typical dental facilities to learn more.
February 8, 2018
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4 team challenges of being a hygienist
By Jen Butler, MEd
As a hygienist, it's common to experience difficulties working within a team. And when you want to be liked by and friendly with your teammates, it can be hard to know what to do in certain situations. Practice management consultant Jen Butler looks at four of these challenges and how to respond.
February 8, 2018
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New product: Evidentiae debuts oral health assessment tool
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Evidentiae Technologies has debuted Oral Health Score, its new online oral health assessment tool.
February 7, 2018
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Hygiene Insider: Dentistry after dark? Floss Bar extends hygienist hours
By Tony Edwards
February 6, 2018
New product: Water Pik launches portable water flosser
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Water Pik has introduced a compact, portable version of its water flosser.
February 6, 2018
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Oral bacteria's role in healthy blood pressure
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
The importance of maintaining healthy mouth bacteria goes beyond just oral health, writes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. He looks at the research that examines the role of oral bacteria in preventing elevated blood pressure.
February 6, 2018
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Study seeks best cleanser for denture biofilm
By Tony Edwards
While keeping dentures clean can be a challenge, it is important for a patient's oral health to try to eliminate Candida albicans biofilm that grows on these appliances. A new study tested three denture cleansers on three different denture resins to find out how effective they are against this fungus.
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New product: Water Pik debuts whitening water flosser
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Water Pik has introduced a water flosser that incorporates teeth-whitening tablets.
February 5, 2018
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McLeod Health gets $2M for oral health training
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Duke Endowment has granted the McLeod Health Foundation $2 million to implement an integrated oral health delivery model.
February 5, 2018
Delta Dental foundation gives $775K for Ariz. oral healthcare programs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation has awarded nearly $775,000 in grants to more than 30 Arizona nonprofit organizations.
February 4, 2018
Henry Schein to donate $250K in products to foundation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein announced it will donate $250,000 in healthcare product kits to the America's Dentists Care Foundation.
January 31, 2018
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