Dental Hygiene: Page 30

When it comes to oral health, this gender reigns supreme
By Ava Barros
Women tend to have better overall oral health than men, possibly due to them having better dental habits, as well as beliefs that taking care of their teeth makes them look better and improves their quality of life, according to a new report.
May 20, 2024
Older Couple Smiling
NTC gets $2M to create 1st dental therapy training program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau, WI, will receive a $2.2 million grant to establish the state's inaugural dental therapy training program.
May 16, 2024
Money Bag Grant Award
Oral rinse may screen for early gastric cancer
By Ava Barros
Since oral bacteria may indicate gastric cancer risk, using a simple oral rinse could offer an early means of detecting it, according to a study set to be presented at Digestive Disease Week on May 20.
May 14, 2024
Bacteria
Dental hygienists and the truth about biofilm
By Melissa K. Turner
Melissa K. Turner believes that biofilm may not only be a villain when it comes to the oral cavity but a hero as well. Here's why dental hygienists need to embrace its dual role.
May 14, 2024
Melissa K. Turner.
Dental compact continues to gain momentum
By Tracee Dahm
The dream of allowing dental professionals to work across state lines continues to grow, writes Tracee Dahm, RDH.
May 10, 2024
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.
Pediatric medical home may lead to earlier 1st dental visits
By Ava Barros
Medicaid-enrolled children who received fluoride varnish as part of the pediatric medical home care model may be more likely to have had their first dental visits sooner. The study was published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.
May 10, 2024
Fluoride Application Closeup
Smoking, drinking, depression affect gum disease risk
By Ava Barros
Alone and together, lifestyle factors like smoking, excessive drinking, and depression may significantly affect the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published on May 6 in BMC Oral Health.
May 9, 2024
Depression
Podcast: Estela Vargas dives deeper into dental practices getting paid for oral cancer screenings
By Kevin Henry
In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Estela Vargas, CRDH, follows up on a recent article delving into the importance of oral cancer screenings and how dental practices can get paid for them.
May 9, 2024
Estela Vargas, CRDH.
Trouble keeping an erection? The culprit may be in your mouth
By Melissa Busch
Erectile dysfunction may be linked to this oral health condition, according to a new study.
May 8, 2024
Man Doctor Consult
Poor oral health, gum bacteria linked to dementia
By Ava Barros
Poor oral health may be associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, according to a report recently released from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
May 8, 2024
Alzheimers Tau Tangles
What the new WHO report validating 'aerosol transmission' over distances means for dentistry
By Dr. Margaret Scarlett
Dr. Margaret Scarlett says the World Health Organization (WHO) report emphasizes the need to scrutinize airborne transmission of infections in dental offices, not just blood-borne infections.
May 8, 2024
Dentist Patient Ppe
Oral biomarkers may screen for cervical cancer in the future
By Ava Barros
HPV, cervical cancer, or pregnancy terminations may alter women's vaginal and oral microbial communities, suggesting that oral biomarkers may aid in screening for these conditions. The study was published recently in the Journal of Translational Medicine.
May 7, 2024
Saliva Test Woman
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