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Dental Hygiene: Page 220
New product: Midmark debuts ultrasonic cleaner
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Midmark has debuted the QuickClean ultrasonic cleaner.
June 25, 2017
Wis. law allows hygienists to practice in more settings
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental hygienists in Wisconsin will be able to practice without the supervision and presence of a dentist in more public health settings thanks to a state bill that was signed into law on June 22.
June 21, 2017
Patients with type 2 diabetes more likely to develop periodontitis
By
Tony Edwards
Periodontal disease is a major complication of diabetes mellitus. But are patients with type 2 diabetes more likely to develop periodontal disease than those with type 1 diabetes? Researchers found that type 2 diabetes patients were more likely to have periodontitis and gingivitis, and they presented their findings at the recent American Diabetes Association's annual meeting.
June 21, 2017
U.S. appeals court upholds decision for AAID over Texas board
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. appeals court has affirmed a lower court's decision in favor of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) that the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners' rule on dental specialist advertising is unconstitutional.
June 20, 2017
49 state associations sign charters with ADHA
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) announced that two additional state associations have signed charter agreements with the organization at its recent annual conference in Jacksonville, FL. This brings the total number of chartered constituents to 49.
June 20, 2017
The causes of root sensitivity
By
Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Dr. Alvin Danenberg recently consulted with a patient with a long-standing problem with tooth-root sensitivity. Many patients may not be aware of the possible causes or may be inadvertently triggering this problem with too-aggressive flossing or brushing. Dr. Danenberg offers some ideas for talking with your patients about this issue.
June 20, 2017
Handpieces may spread harmful microorganisms
By
Theresa Pablos
Syringes, scalers, and high-speed handpieces could be spreading harmful microorganisms in your dental practice, according to the findings of a recent systematic review that evaluated where pathogenic bioaerosols come from and what risk they pose to dental staff and patients.
June 19, 2017
Can early-life family income influence lifelong dental pain?
By
Lori Roniger
Lower socioeconomic status is known to negatively affect various health outcomes, but scant information is available on its relationship to dental pain. To learn more, researchers of a new study investigated the effects of family income early in life and parental education on dental pain in adulthood.
June 18, 2017
7 ways to talk with your patients about flossing
By
Tony Edwards
Do your patients continue to ask if they have to floss? U.S. researchers looked at the evidence for and against flossing, and they offered seven strategies for talking about it with your patients in hopes of improving their oral health.
June 14, 2017
Study: Laser therapy reduces dentin hypersensitivity
By
Theresa Pablos
With dentin hypersensitivity being one of the most common complaints of patients, general dentists and periodontists are eager to find ways to ease patient discomfort. Recent research suggests that laser therapy is a promising option.
June 12, 2017
Week in Review: Oral cancer screening; treating senior patients; and new products
By
Tony Edwards
June 8, 2017
Ore. school-based program gets $124K grant
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Oregon program that provides school-based dental care for children has received a $124,000 grant from the Ford Family Foundation.
June 8, 2017
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