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Dental Hygiene: Page 2
Is blood glucose linked to chewing function?
People with type 2 diabetes who have full chewing function may have lower blood glucose levels than those with impaired chewing function.
May 10, 2023
Tongue depressor sensor may detect oral diseases
A disposable tongue depressor sensor could test glucose levels and saliva biomarkers.
May 4, 2023
Jennifer Turner receives Cuspies award at Chicago Midwinter
Jennifer Turner, RDH, received the Cuspies award for Hygiene Educator of the Year at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting.
May 4, 2023
Research may enable individualized HNC treatment for Black patients
Several genomic alterations and signatures found in head and neck cancer (HNC) may pave the way for more personalized diagnosis and treatment.
May 3, 2023
New study links dental procedures to heart inflammation
Invasive dental procedures were significantly linked to endocarditis, but antibiotic prophylaxis reduced its incidence.
May 2, 2023
Dental hygienist dons wacky duds to relax patients
Since the 1990s, a North Carolina dental hygienist has been wearing costumes to bring a smile to patients’ faces.
May 1, 2023
Researchers to develop new method for targeting gum infections
Researchers are working to develop an antibiotic delivery system to target aggressive gum infections.
April 24, 2023
50% of oral care products contain allergens
Common food allergens were found in about half of professional and home-use oral care products, including toothpaste.
April 26, 2023
Convergent secures $50M to accelerate dental laser adoption
Convergent Dental has secured $50 million in financing to accelerate the adoption of the Solea all-tissue dental laser.
April 25, 2023
Is extra-virgin olive oil the key to improving gingivitis?
Toothpaste containing extra-virgin olive oil, xylitol, and betaine may improve gingivitis better than commercial antigingivitis toothpaste.
April 25, 2023
WHO European region launches status report on oral health
The World Health Organization (WHO) European region recently released a status report on oral health, emphasizing that national health coverage packages must expand access to oral healthcare services.
April 21, 2023
Sugary drink tax may reduce healthcare costs
Residents in Oakland, CA, have bought fewer sugary beverages since a local soda tax went into effect.
April 20, 2023
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