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Dental Hygiene: Page 277
Study finds how T cells cause inflammation with oral candidiasis
By
Donna Domino
Ohio dental researchers have found a method to study how T cells cause inflammation during oral candidiasis infections, according to a new study in the
Journal of Visualized Experiments
. The discovery can lead to new therapies or drugs that jump-start weakened or poorly functioning immune systems.
March 9, 2015
ADA disputes HRSA's projection of dentist shortage in 2025
By
Tony Edwards
An overall shortage of more than 15,000 dentists is projected in the U.S. by 2025, according to a report released last week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). However, the ADA Health Policy Institute recommends interpreting the HRSA's overall conclusions with some caution.
March 9, 2015
Organization leaders focus on moving forward from CDC caries report
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
While cautiously optimistic about the recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report on dental caries and sealant use in U.S. children, representatives from the ADA, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry spoke with
DrBicuspid.com
about the report's impact and what needs to happen next to reduce the caries rate.
March 5, 2015
Study: MLPs may effectively screen for common dental diseases in low-risk patients
By
Theresa Pablos
Dental therapists may be able to effectively screen for caries and periodontal disease in low-risk patients, according to a new U.K. study. The researchers found that these midlevel providers (MLPs) detected common dental diseases almost as often as dentists.
March 5, 2015
Oral-B unveils updated toothbrush app at Mobile World Congress
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral-B has unveiled improvements to its toothbrush app at the 2015 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
March 4, 2015
Axim unveils hemp cannabigerol oral care products
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Axim Biotechnologies has debuted its line of oral care and cosmetic products that include cannabigerol at this week's Cannabis Economy Global Conference in New York City.
March 4, 2015
Crest launches new Pro-Health HD 2-stage toothpaste
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Procter & Gamble brand Crest introduced its Pro-Health HD two-step daily use toothpaste at the recent Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
March 4, 2015
New CDC report highlights U.S. children's caries problem
By
Theresa Pablos
,
Donna Domino
Almost 25% of U.S. children between the ages of 2 and 5 have caries in their primary teeth, according to a new report issued Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Overall, disparities persisted in the U.S. for dental caries and sealant use among children and adolescents from 2011 to 2012.
March 4, 2015
CDA, others advocate for improved Medi-Cal reimbursement rates
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In a hearing on Wednesday in Sacramento, CA, the president of the California Dental Association (CDA) and other experts testified that California's very low Medi-Cal reimbursement rates had become an access-to-care issue when it comes to the state's children receiving necessary dental treatment.
March 3, 2015
Higher fluoridation levels in England linked to hypothyroidism
By
Donna Domino
Water fluoridation above a certain level is linked to higher rates of hypothyroidism in England, according to a new study in the
Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health
. The study findings raise concerns about the validity of community fluoridation as a safe public health measure, the authors noted.
March 3, 2015
Cigna grants $103K to foundation helping underserved kids
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Cigna Foundation is granting $103,000 to the Healthy Smiles Mobile Dental Foundation, an organization bringing dental care to thousands of children in California's Central Valley.
March 2, 2015
2015 Chicago Midwinter Meeting wrap-up
By
Tony Edwards
CHICAGO - The 150th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting concluded this past weekend. Despite subfreezing temperatures, there was a busy exhibit floor, standing-room-only clinical presentations, and dozens of new products launched.
March 2, 2015
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