Dental Hygiene: Page 201

Preventive approach for caries works in real world

By Tony Edwards

An approach to stopping caries that emphasizes prevention works in real-world dental practices, according to a new study published on January 22 in Advances in Dental Research. The strategy, caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA), takes a proactive approach by targeting patients believed to have a high risk for caries.

January 22, 2018

New product: Disposable tablet sleeve debuts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Palmero Healthcare has introduced the Palmero tablet barrier sleeve.

January 18, 2018

High-powered water jet better at cleaning implants

By Tony Edwards

Removing harmful biofilms from dental implants and their crowns is an ongoing challenge for practitioners and patients. Now a new study has tested the use of a nozzle that streams a powerful cavitating jet of water to remove these biofilms from implant surfaces -- with promising results.

January 18, 2018

Can maintaining good oral health help prevent frailty?

By Lori Roniger

Can preventing tooth loss and dry mouth in older people help to keep them strong? A study examined the relationship between various oral health issues and frailty in the elderly, with the results suggesting a possible role for oral healthcare management in staving off this type of physical deterioration.

January 18, 2018

More HPV communication needed from dentists

By Tony Edwards

Can dentists and hygienists help prevent oropharyngeal cancers? The authors of a new study suggest being informed about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the ability to talk with patients about this difficult topic may help reduce the incidence of these cancers.

January 18, 2018

New product: Eyewear antifogging solution debuts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Palmero Healthcare has introduced the ProVision antifog solution.

January 17, 2018

Certain oral bacteria may help prevent head and neck cancer

By Lori Roniger

Can maintaining a healthy oral microbiome reduce the risk of head and neck cancer? Since research suggests a relationship between oral bacteria and these types of cancer, investigators examined whether pre-existing differences exist between the oral bacteria of people who develop these often fatal cancers and those who don't.

January 16, 2018

Study finds increased cancer risk in periodontitis patients

By Tony Edwards

Patients with severe periodontal disease have a 24% greater risk of developing cancer than patients with no or mild periodontal disease, according to a new study. Researchers also found that even patients who never smoked had an increased risk of cancer if they had severe periodontal disease.

January 15, 2018

How do 9 toothpastes compare in tooth wear protection?

By Tony Edwards

Do your patients ask which toothpaste is best for them? That's a difficult question to answer as toothpastes have complex compositions and different levels of effectiveness against erosive tooth wear. A new study put nine different toothpastes to the test to see if any were able to protect against enamel surface loss.

January 11, 2018

Kolibree debuts new kids’ toothbrush at CES 2018

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kolibree debuted a new smart toothbrush specifically designed for children at this week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2018) in Las Vegas.

January 10, 2018

Periodontal pathogens linked to esophageal cancer risk

By Lori Roniger

A new study adds to existing evidence that maintaining better oral health can reduce the risk of cancer. Researchers identified links between certain periodontal pathogens and the risk of esophageal cancers, findings which could advance strategies for the early detection and prevention of these malignancies.

January 9, 2018

New product: Colgate launches new AI toothbrush on Apple.com

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate has launched an electronic toothbrush that uses artificial intelligence (AI) with an app exclusively on Apple.com and in select Apple stores.

January 8, 2018

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