Dental Hygiene: Page 238

Study: Hygienists feel ready to practice independently

By Theresa Pablos

Dental hygienists feel ready to practice independently in underserved communities, according to a new study. Enabling hygienists to practice preventive care without supervision from a dentist can help resolve oral health disparities, the study author suggests.

September 26, 2016

Insulin resistance is a risk factor for perio disease

By Theresa Pablos

People with insulin resistance are more likely to have severe periodontitis than people without insulin resistance, according a new study. The authors found that insulin resistance can be considered a risk factor for periodontal disease, even for people with a normal weight.

September 25, 2016

Directa Dental acquires Parkell

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental materials manufacturer Directa Dental Group has acquired dental supply maker Parkell.

September 20, 2016

Hygiene Insider: Study finds hygienists feel ready for practice in underserved communities

By Tony Edwards

September 19, 2016

Second Opinion: Georgia's battle for access

By Suzanne Newkirk, RDH

In this Second Opinion, Suzanne Newkirk, RDH, urges the Georgia Legislature and the Georgia Dental Association to consider the needs of the children of Georgia when a bill allowing dental hygienists to provide preventive services is reintroduced.

September 19, 2016

Dos and don'ts for the hygiene department: Raise patient awareness of periodontal problems

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

It's estimated that half of American adults have periodontal disease. As part of your commitment to patients' optimal oral health, your hygiene department should monitor disease symptoms, educate patients about caring for their gums, and alert you when treatment may be necessary, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip.

September 18, 2016

Review: SDF stops caries in primary teeth

By Donna Domino

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) stops caries in primary teeth, according to a new review study. The noninvasive, easily administered treatment can manage dental caries in young children or those who have special needs, the authors noted.

September 18, 2016

Calif. girl loses part of jaw after dental infection

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A 7-year-old girl had oral surgery to remove an infected jaw bone and three teeth after having a pulpotomy at a Southern California dental clinic, according to an Orange County Register story.

September 15, 2016

Video from CDA Presents 2016: Inside look at some of the most innovative products

By Theresa Pablos

SAN FRANCISCO - DrBicuspid.com brings you exclusive video from the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2016 conference. In this video, Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos shares some of the most innovative products at the exhibit hall.

September 14, 2016

Denticator introduces eco-friendly prophy angle

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Denticator has introduced an environmentally friendly prophy angle called the Denticator Eco.

September 11, 2016

Video from CDA Presents 2016: Dr. Parag Kachalia on new technologies

SAN FRANCISCO - DrBicuspid.com brings you exclusive video from the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2016 conference. In this video, Dr. Parag Kachalia discusses advances in dental technologies and materials.

September 8, 2016

FDI white paper outlines caries prevention strategies

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The FDI World Dental Federation has released a new white paper that outlines strategies to prevent and manage caries.

September 7, 2016

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