Dental Hygiene: Page 214

A healthy mouth for overall wellness

By Scott Towers, MBA

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and dental providers, patients, and health plans continue to engage in a conversation on best practices for oral health. But what Scott Towers, Anthem's president for dental, finds is being missed by your patients and the larger healthcare field is that oral health has much larger implications on a person's overall health.

October 25, 2017

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October 25, 2017

Triclosan in toothpastes absorbed by brush heads

By Theresa Pablos

Triclosan in toothpastes can be absorbed and later released by toothbrush heads, a new study has found. But triclosan exposure can be limited, such as by using toothbrushes that are the least likely to accumulate the chemical and by changing used toothbrushes.

October 25, 2017

Which carious pathogens are in your patients' mouths?

By Tony Edwards

Would telling your patients that carious pathogens are lurking between their teeth spur them to take brushing and flossing more seriously? The first study to measure the presence of specific bacteria and fungus in interdental biofilms may allow you to do just that.

October 23, 2017

ADA 2017: What determines if carious tissue should be removed?

By Tony Edwards

ATLANTA - When you are considering whether to remove carious tissue in your pediatric patients, evidence-based research suggests that you should make your clinical decision based on hardness and not on a tooth's discoloration, according to a presentation at the 2017 ADA annual meeting.

October 22, 2017

Voting continues for Dental Excellence Awards

By Tony Edwards

Already scores of your colleagues have taken the opportunity to vote for the DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. Now it's your turn to vote for finalists in 10 categories, including Best New CAD/CAM Product, Best New Preventive/Hygienist Product, and more.

October 19, 2017

Henry Schein, Viscardi Center launch oral health project

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein has partnered with disability rights nonprofit the Viscardi Center on a new coalition to raise awareness of and address the need for oral healthcare for people with disabilities.

October 18, 2017

Fewer comorbidities seen in surgical sleep apnea patients

By Lori Roniger

Are there differences between obstructive sleep apnea patients who undergo maxillomandibular advancement surgery and those managed medically? A new study found that those treated surgically were younger and had a lower body mass index and significantly lower rates of various comorbidities.

October 17, 2017

AAPD panel conditionally recommends SDF

By Tony Edwards

The use of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) as a topical treatment for cavities in pediatric patients has been conditionally recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) in the first evidence-based guideline on the use of SDF in these patients.

October 16, 2017

Week in Review: Dental Excellence Awards voting; plus antibiotics and financial engagement

By Tony Edwards

October 12, 2017

Dental Excellence Awards voting begins

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2017 Dental Excellence Awards. Now it's up to you to determine the winners in our 10 categories, ranging from Best New CAD/CAM Product to Best New/Updated Software/Service.

October 12, 2017

Antibiotic prescription by dentists linked to serious infection

By Lori Roniger

Antibiotics prescribed by dentists may be adding to the growing problem of Clostridium difficile infection, which can cause severe diarrhea and death. Researchers have found that many of these prescriptions are unnecessary or not recorded in medical charts, and they recommend improved awareness of prescribing guidelines and communication about prescriptions.

October 11, 2017

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