Dental Hygiene: Page 209

Young Innovations acquires Mydent

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental supply manufacturer Young Innovations has acquired Mydent International.

January 23, 2018

What do you tell your patients about essential oils?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Have your patients asked you about the use of so-called essential oils? Used in the mouth, these oils may be as effective as chlorhexidine at killing bacteria, writes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. He notes, however, that you should be aware of potential issues when you discuss them with your patients.

January 23, 2018

Report: Effects of e-cigs on oral health still uncertain

By Theresa Pablos

Switching to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) may offer some oral health benefits for smokers, according to a new report released on January 23 from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. However, the long-term effects of e-cigarettes are still unknown.

January 22, 2018

New product: Gum care toothpaste launches

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental Herb has introduced a new toothpaste with xylitol and aloe.

January 22, 2018

Regular dental care linked to reduced stroke incidence

By Theresa Pablos

Regular dental care may be able to significantly lower patients' stroke risk, according to a January 15 study published in the journal Stroke. This research furthers the scientific evidence that cardiovascular health is deeply connected to oral health.

January 22, 2018

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

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