Dental Hygiene: Page 208

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.

February 6, 2018

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

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

Review confirms link between perio disease and diabetes

By Theresa Pablos

A new systematic review further supports the link between periodontal disease and diabetes. Periodontal treatment moderately but significantly improved glycemic control in patients with diabetes, the authors found.

January 29, 2018

Can a laser improve root canal success rates?

By Tony Edwards

Can using a laser improve outcomes of your root canal treatments? A new in vitro study compared laser and nonlaser treatments on the binding strengths of glass-fiber posts. Researchers found that the laser was a useful addition to treatment.

January 28, 2018

Study: Sleep apnea increases risk of stroke recurrence

By Tony Edwards

Stroke survivors who also have sleep apnea are more likely to experience another stroke or even die, according to study presented this week at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference. The researchers highlighted several risk factors in their presentation.

January 25, 2018

ADA Foundation names continuity of care grant winners

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA Foundation has announced three organizations as the recipients of its 2018 Give Kids A Smile Continuity of Care Grants.

January 24, 2018

Study: Periodontal disease increases stroke damage

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Chronic periodontitis can increase the damage from an ischemic stroke, according to a small animal study presented this week at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles.

January 24, 2018

ADA announces 3-year collaboration with CVS

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA and CVS Pharmacy have announced a three-year collaboration to make credible oral health information more accessible to CVS customers.

January 23, 2018

Does bariatric surgery increase caries risk?

By Lori Roniger

Bariatric surgery is a good option for treating obesity in certain patients, but it can cause some gastrointestinal complications and oral problems. Does it increase the risk of developing caries? The authors of a new review looked for answers.

January 23, 2018

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