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Dental Hygiene: Page 222
Survey: More Wash. kids getting dental care
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Almost 90% of children in Washington state are receiving dental care for cavities, according to the results of a new survey.
May 16, 2017
4 oral healthcare points for your pregnant patients
By
Lori Roniger
What is the most important information to communicate to your pregnant patients? In observance of National Women's Health Week,
DrBicuspid.com
spoke to dentists and obstetricians about how pregnant women can best take care of their own oral health and that of their children. Some recommendations have evolved and may surprise you.
May 16, 2017
AAP, Sunstar name 1st research grant recipient
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and Sunstar Americas have announced the first recipient of a $30,000 research grant.
May 15, 2017
Is a preference for sweets driven by genetics?
By
Theresa Pablos
Our genetic code may determine whether or not we have a sweet tooth, a new study has found. Researchers noted an association between people who consumed high levels of sweets and one variation of a hormone.
May 14, 2017
Perio treatment aids heart health in people with diabetes
By
Lori Roniger
Does periodontal treatment improve the overall health of people with diabetes? A new study examined the effects of periodontal interventions on cardiovascular disease in patients with periodontitis and type 2 diabetes, and found that some therapeutic treatments may reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications.
May 11, 2017
What's the best dental insurance?
By
Dr. Alvin Danenberg
What's the best dental insurance? As Dr. Alvin Danenberg writes, it's not the dental rider on your employer's health plan. It's not the government-assisted program better known as a freebie. It's not some self-pay contraption. It's none of those obvious things. Read on to find out what it is.
May 9, 2017
Improving oral quality of life for nursing home residents
By
Lori Roniger
What is the level of oral health-related quality of life among elderly nursing home residents, and how does it relate to prosthetic needs? A new study found that oral quality-of-life levels were low and the need for denture-related treatment high, with certain factors placing residents at greater risk.
May 8, 2017
New products: Brasseler adds titanium scalers, curettes
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental and surgical instrument manufacturer Brasseler USA has added new titanium scalers and curettes to its ImplantPro line.
May 4, 2017
ADA, MD Anderson partner to prevent oral cancer
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center are partnering to develop programs that will increase oral cancer prevention and detection.
May 4, 2017
Biolase reports flat revenue for Q1
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Laser and CAD/CAM scanner company Biolase reported flat revenue for its fiscal first quarter of 2017.
May 3, 2017
Interproximally reduced teeth fare better with fluoride
By
Theresa Pablos
Can fluoride varnish prevent demineralization of teeth following interproximal reduction? To find out, researchers put two varnishes to the test, running dozens of reduced dental surfaces through a simulated oral environment.
May 2, 2017
Oral hygiene should be included in stroke rehab
By
Lori Roniger
Gingival bleeding and plaque levels were reduced in outpatient stroke rehabilitation patients who were enrolled in oral hygiene instruction programs in a new study, researchers report. However, results were better when the patients used a powered toothbrush and chlorhexidine mouthwash.
May 1, 2017
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