Dental Hygiene: Page 224

Dentist involved in VA bur sterilization failure resigns

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The dentist who failed to follow bur sterilization policies at a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center in Wisconsin has resigned.

December 4, 2016

Loma Linda Univ. to close off-campus hygiene program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Loma Linda University School of Dentistry has announced the closing of its associate of science degree program in dental hygiene located in Palm Desert, CA.

December 1, 2016

The new gingival inflammation code: Part 1 -- Opportunity or chaos?

By Patti DiGangi, RDH

There have been very few times in the history of dentistry that a single innovation or technology has been the catalyst for radically changing the game. This is one of those times. However, as Patti DiGangi writes, this game-changer isn't a high-tech gadget. It's an insurance code.

November 29, 2016

VA to screen 600 patients after bur sterilization failure

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Nearly 600 patients at a Wisconsin U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center will need to be screened for hepatitis and HIV after a dentist at the facility was found to have cleaned and reused burs in a violation of VA policy.

November 28, 2016

Giving Tuesday: 2 groups raise money for toothbrushes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SmileMakers and America's ToothFairy: National Children's Oral Health Foundation are raising money to buy toothbrushes for in-need children on Giving Tuesday, November 29.

November 28, 2016

Housing linked to cigarette use, dental visits for kids

By Theresa Pablos

Adolescents living in mobile and trailer homes are more likely to smoke cigarettes and less likely to visit the dentist compared with kids living in other types of housing, a new study found. This is one of the few studies to evaluate health outcomes for adolescents based on housing type.

November 22, 2016

Water fluoridation linked to lower dental costs

By Lori Roniger

Residents of South Korea living in areas with newer water fluoridation programs had significantly fewer dental visits for caries and lower overall dental care costs than those in areas without water fluoridation, according to a new study.

November 20, 2016

Update: NJ dentist, attorney general agree to hearing

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The New Jersey oral surgeon linked to 15 cases of bacterial endocarditis has agreed that his license to practice will continue to be suspended and his case will be heard by administrative law judge, according to the Office of the Attorney General of New Jersey.

November 17, 2016

Study finds 99% of obese kids have inflamed gums

By Theresa Pablos

The vast majority of overweight and obese children show signs of gingivitis, according to a study in Diabetes Care. While the study was relatively small, the authors highlight the need for a multidisciplinary approach to care for children with excess body fat.

November 17, 2016

New product: Microbrush launches moisture-control product

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental accessories manufacturer Microbrush International has introduced a new moisture-control product, Reflective DryTips.

November 17, 2016

Cellceutix reports increased net loss for 2017 Q1

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biopharmaceutical company Cellceutix has reported an increased net loss for its first quarter of fiscal year 2017.

November 16, 2016

FTC: 2014 U.S. cigarette sales decreased

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The number of cigarettes sold to U.S. wholesalers and retailers by the largest cigarette companies declined almost 3 billion in 2014 compared with 2013, according to a new report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

November 15, 2016

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