Dental Hygiene: Page 21

Moms need better toothbrushing guidance for toddlers

By Ava Barros

Many mothers of preschoolers in the U.S. reported dentists were not giving them enough toothbrushing guidance for their children, according to a recently published study.

June 1, 2024

Hygiene instruction improved the gum health of prenatal women

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Nurse-led oral hygiene instruction as part of an integrated prenatal and oral care program reduced gingival inflammation in pregnant women, according to a University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry news article.

June 1, 2024

This brush is the best for residential care residents

By Ava Barros

Triple-headed manual toothbrushes may be better at removing plaque and easier to use, making them suitable options for patients who need help with dental care, according to a study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.

June 1, 2024

OSAP rebrands to the Association for Dental Safety

By Kevin Henry

As it reaches its 40th anniversary, the preeminent name in dental infection control has rebranded itself as part of its "commitment to empowering our members, driving innovation, and advancing infection prevention and safety."

May 31, 2024

Here's the tea: This mouthwash may fend off gum disease

By Melissa Busch

This mouthwash may inhibit the growth of one of the main bacteria involved in periodontitis, indicating that it may be used to prevent and treat gum disease.

May 22, 2024

Only 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. floss, intervention needed

By Ava Barros

Though the number of adults in the U.S. reporting daily flossing rose over a 10-year-period, only 33% of this population do this oral hygiene habit every day, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

May 21, 2024

Sterisil launches 15-minute waterline test

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental water safety provider Sterisil, a brand within Solmetex, has launched FASTCheck15, a 15-minute in-office waterline test.

May 21, 2024

When it comes to oral health, this gender reigns supreme

By Ava Barros

Women tend to have better overall oral health than men, possibly due to them having better dental habits, as well as beliefs that taking care of their teeth makes them look better and improves their quality of life, according to a new report.

May 20, 2024

NTC gets $2M to create 1st dental therapy training program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau, WI, will receive a $2.2 million grant to establish the state's inaugural dental therapy training program.

May 16, 2024

Oral rinse may screen for early gastric cancer

By Ava Barros

Since oral bacteria may indicate gastric cancer risk, using a simple oral rinse could offer an early means of detecting it, according to a study set to be presented at Digestive Disease Week on May 20.

May 14, 2024

Dental hygienists and the truth about biofilm

By Melissa K. Turner

Melissa K. Turner believes that biofilm may not only be a villain when it comes to the oral cavity but a hero as well. Here's why dental hygienists need to embrace its dual role.

May 14, 2024

Dental compact continues to gain momentum

By Tracee Dahm

The dream of allowing dental professionals to work across state lines continues to grow, writes Tracee Dahm, RDH.

May 10, 2024

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