Dental Hygiene: Page 210

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

New product: Lares launches handpiece system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Lares Research has introduced a new electric handpiece system.

January 3, 2018

Do resins in sealants pose a long-term health issue?

By Tony Edwards

Dental sealants have been shown to be effective in preventing tooth decay. But do resins in sealants available in the U.S. contain chemicals that may cause long-term health problems if children and adults are exposed to them? A new study looked into this question.

January 2, 2018

Hygienists' top 3 communication frustrations

By Jen Butler, MEd

Hygienists think they communicate every day, and yet when asked what is the most challenging thing about dentistry, many of them say, "Team communication!" Practice management consultant Jen Butler details the top three communication frustrations she hears from hygienists and how both dentists and hygienists can handle them.

January 2, 2018

Manual or electric: Which toothbrush works better in nursing homes?

By Lori Roniger

What's the best way to improve oral hygiene in nursing home residents? And what's the answer to the age-old question of whether manual or electronic toothbrushes should be used? Researchers investigated in a new study.

January 1, 2018

With lasers, there's hope for peri-implantitis treatment

By Dr. Samuel Low

Much like endosseous titanium implants changed the realm of implant dentistry, advances in technology hold the key to solving one of today's most pressing issues in the management of dental implants -- peri-implantitis, according to Dr. Samuel Low, chief dental officer at Biolase.

December 26, 2017

The domino effect of disease: The mouth and bowel disease

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg tells his patients that onset and progression of disease are like dominoes, lined up in a pattern and falling one by one once put in motion. One example may be the cause of, and relief from, inflammatory bowel disease.

December 26, 2017

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