Dental Hygiene: Page 249

Joe Garagiola, advocate against oral cancer, dies at age 90
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Joe Garagiola, the legendary baseball broadcaster who educated players about the dangers of tobacco, died on March 23 at age 90.
March 23, 2016
Chewing sugar-free gum could save NHS millions
By Theresa Pablos
A recent economic analysis found chewing sugar-free gum may be able to save the U.K.'s National Health Service (NHS) millions. The analysis showed that if 12-year-olds in England chewed one more piece of gum per day, the NHS could save up to 8.2 million pounds ($11.6 million) per year.
March 23, 2016
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FDA proposes ban on powdered medical gloves
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a ban on most powdered medical gloves in the U.S.
March 22, 2016
Henry Schein partners with J. Morita to expand in Japan
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has entered into a "definitive transaction" with dental equipment and supply company J. Morita to expand the company's presence in Japan.
March 22, 2016
NYC bans smokeless tobacco at sporting events
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Smokeless tobacco will be off-limits for players and patrons at New York City sporting events after city officials approved a ban on it at ticketed sporting events on March 22, according to media reports.
March 22, 2016
U.K. to impose sugar tax on soft drinks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.K. will impose a new sugar tax on soft drinks based on the amount of sugar they contain beginning in 2018.
March 21, 2016
Dispelling myths about barriers to care and Ga. House Bill 684
By Frank Capaldo
In this Second Opinion, Frank Capaldo, the executive director of the Georgia Dental Association, gives the association's side of the issue surrounding the defeat of a bill in the Georgia Legislature that would have allowed dental hygienists in the state to provide preventive care without the direct supervision of a dentist.
March 21, 2016
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Case report: Pediatric halitosis and tonsil stones
By Jim Hyland, DDS
Pediatric halitosis, which is often caused by periodontal disease, can have a strong negative impact on a child's social standing in school and adult self-esteem that originates during the formative years. Dr. Jim Hyland presents a case report of treating this issue in a 7-year-old female patient.
March 20, 2016
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Study analyzes short-term results of defluoridating water
By Theresa Pablos
Canadian researchers have new evidence that links cessation of water fluoridation to an increase in caries. A recent study found schoolchildren in Calgary, Alberta, had a higher prevalence of caries in their primary teeth after the city's water supply was no longer fluoridated.
March 17, 2016
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Young Dental adds new flavors for D-Lish prophy paste
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Young Dental has added three flavors to its D-Lish trophy paste line.
March 16, 2016
New guidelines recommend restorative patient exams every 6 months
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patients with tooth-borne restorations, either fixed or removable, should be seen for a clinical exam at least every six months for the rest of their lives, according to recently issued guidelines from the American College of Prosthodontists.
March 16, 2016
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OSAP opens nominations for leadership awards
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is seeking nominations for three leadership awards that will be presented during the organization's annual infection control conference in San Diego in June.
March 14, 2016
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