Dental Hygiene: Page 215

Univ. of Cincinnati hygiene program receives $300K

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The University of Cincinnati's Blue Ash regional campus said it has received a donation of more than $300,000 for its dental hygiene department.

April 16, 2017

April 2017 new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

By Tony Edwards

In March and April, companies have introduced new products ranging from an endodontics chair to new toothpastes and more. Here is our monthly roundup of new products from companies such as Philips Sonicare, Sanofi, Boyd Industries, and others.

April 13, 2017

New product: Edalu debuts disposable bib

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Edalu Products has introduced TapKin, a disposable bib with an integrated strap and adhesive tab.

April 12, 2017

Chlorhexidine mouthwash effectively reduces plaque

By Theresa Pablos

Rinsing with chlorhexidine for several weeks is an effective way to reduce plaque, according to a new systematic review. Those who used the rinse had significantly lower levels of plaque and also reduced gingival inflammation and bleeding, researchers found.

April 12, 2017

CDC: 4% of U.S. adults have high-risk oral HPV

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 4% of all U.S. adults ages 18 to 69 have a form of HPV that puts them at an increased risk for head and neck cancers.

April 9, 2017

Sheri's Solutions: Flossing debate

By Dr. Sheri Doniger

Most of the mainstream media may have moved on when it comes to the debate over the effectiveness of flossing, but the importance of flossing remains a constant, writes Dr. Sheri Doniger. In her latest Sheri's Solutions, she describes recent patient conversations around the benefits of flossing and a recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

April 6, 2017

New product: GSK adds to ProNamel toothpaste line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

GSK Consumer Healthcare announced the U.S. launch of its new ProNamel Strong & Bright enamel-protecting and whitening toothpaste.

April 4, 2017

Study: Microdroplet device better for plaque reduction

By Tony Edwards

Flossing is an important component of personal oral healthcare. However, getting patients to floss regularly has been shown to be difficult. In a new study, researchers asked patients if they were more comfortable using dental floss or a microdroplet device, while also measuring which was more successful at reducing plaque and gingivitis.

April 4, 2017

New product: Sanofi launches kids' toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare has launched a new fluoride toothpaste for children.

April 2, 2017

Why do pregnant women have more dental problems?

By Lori Roniger

What accounts for the increased risk of gingival bleeding and tooth decay during pregnancy? Are there differences in oral health habits between pregnant and nonpregnant women, and when do they occur? Research presented at the 2017 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) annual meeting explored these issues.

April 2, 2017

Are e-cigarettes more harmful than regular cigarettes?

By Lori Roniger

Electronic cigarettes have been touted by some as being safer than regular cigarettes. However, research presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research (IADR) annual meeting links e-cigarette use with potentially harmful microbiome changes and the risk of periodontal disease.

March 30, 2017

Survey: Only 29% of patients screened for oral cancer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Only 29% of U.S. patients reported being screened for oral cancer at their last visit to the dental office, according to a new survey released by the Oral Cancer Foundation, the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance, Vigilant Biosciences, and Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer.

March 30, 2017

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