Dental Hygiene: Page 27

Teeth grinding may be good for you
By Melissa Busch
There may be a surprising upside to bruxism, according to a new commentary.
August 8, 2024
Bruxism Woman
School-based oral health program may improve knowledge, habits
By Ava Barros
A school-based online oral health education program for high school students may improve oral health knowledge and hygiene behaviors, according to a study recently published in the International Dental Journal.
August 8, 2024
High School Students
The 3 C medications causing gingival hyperplasia
By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD
Certain medications, commonly referred to as the "three C's," are known to induce gingival hyperplasia, an overgrowth of the gums. Here is what you and your dental patients need to know.
August 7, 2024
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Celebrity chef diagnosed with tongue cancer after dental issues
By Melissa Busch
A celebrity chef announced that she was diagnosed with stage IV tongue cancer after experiencing a series of dental problems.
August 2, 2024
Shirley Chung. Image courtesy chfsshirleychung and mschicafe/Instagram.
Shingles leads to rapid loss of 6 teeth in 29-year-old
By Melissa Busch
A 29-year-old healthy man experienced a rare case of losing six teeth followed by upper jaw osteonecrosis due to an infection with shingles, according to a case report.
July 30, 2024
A panoramic radiograph taken during the man's first visit.
Viome launches toothpaste for day and night
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Viome has launched its personalized day and night toothpaste and gel, formulated using oral microbiome data and artificial intelligence.
July 24, 2024
The MyBiotics toothpaste and gel. Image courtesy of Viome.
Oral ulcers led to patient's celiac disease diagnosis
By Melissa Busch
A woman with lifelong oral ulcers but no gastrointestinal symptoms was diagnosed with celiac disease, suggesting that oral manifestations may be a sign of the chronic immune disorder.
July 23, 2024
Female Patient Chair
What scope-of-practice deregulation may really do to dentistry
By Melissa Busch
Deregulating dental hygienists' scope-of-practice rules, like administering nitrous oxide, at state levels may not have the sweeping benefits anticipated.
July 22, 2024
Dental Hygienist
Fiber may play a role in caries incidence in diabetic patients
By Ava Barros
Patients with diabetes may be at a greater risk of caries compared to the general population. Increasing dietary fiber intake may lower this risk, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
July 22, 2024
Diabetes Woman Lancet
Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states
By Nada Hassanein
During a game of Red Rover when she was 16 years old, Rochelle "Roz" Siuvuq Ferry lost a front tooth. Ferry, who is Inupiaq, remembers getting on a plane to get from her remote Alaskan village to the city of Nome to start the tooth replacement process.
July 19, 2024
Dental therapist Sarah Chagnon treats a patient at the Swinomish Dental Clinic in La Conner, WA, as part of a school-based 'sealant week' program. More states are considering authorizing licensures of dental health aide therapists, also known as dental therapists. Experts say the midlevel practitioners can help fill gaps in access to dental health care. Image courtesy of Swinomish Dental Clinic.
With oral cancer, antiquated dental hygiene practices are overdue for advancement
By Sarah Crow
When it comes to technology in the hygiene room, you may want to pay close attention, because you don't want to be left behind, writes Sarah Crow, RDH.
July 9, 2024
Sarah Crow, RDH
At risk? At least 1 in 5 U.S. dental programs reuse healing caps
By Melissa Busch
Some accredited periodontics residency programs in the U.S. are reusing dental implant healing abutments, posing a risk of biological cross-contamination among patients.
July 9, 2024
Dental Implant Single Tooth
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