Dental Hygiene: Page 20

54-year-old dental hygienist dies unexpectedly

By Melissa Busch

A 54-year-old dental hygienist in Iowa recently collapsed and died.

June 21, 2024

How allergies may build the dental-medical connection

By Ann-Marie DePalma

As oral immunotherapy becomes a strategy for a variety of allergy patients, the connection between dentistry and medicine will become stronger, writes Ann-Marie C. DePalma.

June 21, 2024

Patients receptive to nutritional counseling at the dentist

By Ava Barros

Dental patients are open to receiving diet advice in dental settings and are willing to follow nutritional programs to prevent both oral and systemic diseases, according to a study recently published in BDJ Open.

June 20, 2024

What comes next for the new Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact?

By Tracee Dahm

With seven states now part of the dentist and dental hygienist compact, Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, looks ahead to the next steps of this legislation's historic journey.

June 19, 2024

Kidney function linked to tooth loss in postmenopausal women

By Ava Barros

Postmenopausal declines in reproductive hormone levels may contribute to reduced kidney function, potentially leading to chronic kidney disease and tooth loss, according to a study published in the Journal of the Menopause Society.

June 18, 2024

Skip breakfast? Gum disease may be in your future.

By Melissa Busch

Eating breakfast may be more important than most people thought, according to a new study.

June 18, 2024

Better training needed to ensure DUWL safety

By Ava Barros

Training for oral healthcare providers may not adequately prepare them to engage, let alone supervise, dental unit waterline (DUWL) infection control, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

June 14, 2024

Lozenge may aid in fighting plaque buildup

By Ava Barros

A multienzyme lozenge may reduce plaque formation and slow bacterial growth in saliva, making it a valuable addition to regular plaque removal methods, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.

June 13, 2024

Heart attack, stroke linked to no-calorie sweetener in toothpaste

By Melissa Busch

A zero-calorie sugar substitute commonly found in toothpaste and chewing gum may be associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular events.

June 10, 2024

This chemical may best rid dental waterlines of germs

By Ava Barros

Chlorine dioxide disinfectant may provide an effective solution for mitigating the risks of biofilm formation and bacterial growth in dental unit waterlines, according to a study published on June 1 in BMC Oral Health.

June 6, 2024

These topical medications may prevent caries better than NSF, CHX

By Ava Barros

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF), SDF/potassium iodide, and sodium hypochlorite may prevent caries better than nanosilver fluoride (NSF) and chlorhexidine (CHX), according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.

June 4, 2024

Global Group, Oral Genome debut salivary testing program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Global Group in partnership with Oral Genome is launching a salivary testing pilot program to address global oral health disparities.

June 1, 2024

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