Dental Hygiene: Page 224

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

OSAP launches dental infection control journal

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) is launching an online, peer-reviewed journal.

March 29, 2017

Facts in the past, present, and future

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

While "facts" may be a contentious term these days, shouldn't their status be clear in clinical practice? Dr. Alvin Danenberg sees some worrisome practices among practitioners who remain stuck in the past when treating patients, rather than embracing updated research.

March 29, 2017

ADA Foundation accepts applications for grants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA Foundation is accepting applications for grants to nonprofit organizations and agencies that provide innovative and effective oral health instruction and motivation for caregivers of preschool-aged children.

March 29, 2017

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