Dental Hygiene: Page 22

Pediatric medical home may lead to earlier 1st dental visits

By Ava Barros

Medicaid-enrolled children who received fluoride varnish as part of the pediatric medical home care model may be more likely to have had their first dental visits sooner. The study was published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.

May 10, 2024

Smoking, drinking, depression affect gum disease risk

By Ava Barros

Alone and together, lifestyle factors like smoking, excessive drinking, and depression may significantly affect the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published on May 6 in BMC Oral Health.

May 9, 2024

Podcast: Estela Vargas dives deeper into dental practices getting paid for oral cancer screenings

By Kevin Henry

In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Estela Vargas, CRDH, follows up on a recent article delving into the importance of oral cancer screenings and how dental practices can get paid for them.

May 9, 2024

Trouble keeping an erection? The culprit may be in your mouth

By Melissa Busch

Erectile dysfunction may be linked to this oral health condition, according to a new study.

May 8, 2024

Poor oral health, gum bacteria linked to dementia

By Ava Barros

Poor oral health may be associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, according to a report recently released from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

May 8, 2024

What the new WHO report validating 'aerosol transmission' over distances means for dentistry

By Dr. Margaret Scarlett

Dr. Margaret Scarlett says the World Health Organization (WHO) report emphasizes the need to scrutinize airborne transmission of infections in dental offices, not just blood-borne infections.

May 8, 2024

Oral biomarkers may screen for cervical cancer in the future

By Ava Barros

HPV, cervical cancer, or pregnancy terminations may alter women's vaginal and oral microbial communities, suggesting that oral biomarkers may aid in screening for these conditions. The study was published recently in the Journal of Translational Medicine.

May 7, 2024

Poll: Too many not getting oral cancer screening

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Many people aren’t getting screened for oral cancer, know its link to HPV, and more, according to a poll.

May 6, 2024

SDF may help prevent dental erosion

By Ava Barros

Topically applying 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may better prevent erosion in enamel and dentin than stannous chloride-containing fluoride. The in vitro study was published on April 24 in the Journal of Dentistry.

May 1, 2024

5 ways dental-medical collaboration can improve oral cancer statistics

By Michael Ventriello

By implementing five collaborative strategies, dentists and physicians can shift the oral cancer paradigm to significantly reduce oral cancer mortality rates and improve overall patient outcomes, writes Michael Ventriello.

April 30, 2024

Arm & Hammer, TheraBreath partner on toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Arm & Hammer and TheraBreath have collaborated to launch Arm & Hammer Plus TheraBreath toothpaste.

April 29, 2024

Wing Brush launches 3-sided brush

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Wing Brush Inc. has launched a three-sided smart toothbrush, which is available for order exclusively on Kickstarter.

April 29, 2024

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