Dental Hygiene: Page 368

Study: Bleaching changes teeth at molecular level
By Rob Goszkowski
Teeth whitening has become commonplace, but what are the side effects of using high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide? Brazilian researchers warn that the effect on teeth beyond changing their color should be relayed to patients.
January 8, 2013
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Align updates iTero for restorative, orthodontic procedures
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The iTero imaging system from Align Technology is now available as a single hardware platform with software options for restorative or orthodontic procedures.
January 8, 2013
Ask Marty: How do you fabricate in-office indirect restorations?
By Dr. Marty Jablow
A: There are many ways to fabricate indirect restorations in the office.
January 8, 2013
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Study finds persistent oral bacteria after ECC treatment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In a follow-up to a study conducted one year ago, researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Dentistry have determined that certain genetic strains of bacteria are dominant in children one year after treatment for microbial-caused plaque and tooth decay.
January 7, 2013
New toothbrush touts brushing sensor, smartphone app
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Kentucky start-up has developed a manual toothbrush with an embedded sensor that maps brushing behavior and sends the data to an associated smartphone app via Bluetooth.
January 7, 2013
Oral CDx developer merges with licensee
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral Cancer Prevention International and CDx Laboratories have combined forces as CDx Diagnostics.
January 7, 2013
Mont. Dental Association disputes F sealant grade
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Montana Dental Association (MDA) is disputing a failing grade by a new Pew Center on the States report examining what U.S. states are doing to provide dental sealants to keep costs down and prevent caries, according to an article in the Billings Gazette.
January 7, 2013
HPV-related cancers on the rise
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The rising incidence of cancers associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) shows a need to increase HPV vaccination coverage levels, according to a report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
January 7, 2013
NIH grant funds NYU diabetes screening research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Shiela Strauss, PhD, a professor of nursing at the New York University Colleges of Nursing and Dentistry, a two-year, $336,433 grant to study diabetes screening in dental patients.
January 7, 2013
Most U.S. states fall short with dental sealant programs
By Kathy Kincade
A new report from the Pew Center on the States found that 40% of all U.S. states earned either a D or F grade when it comes to providing children with dental sealants, missing a key opportunity to help prevent caries and reduce Medicaid and other health-related costs.
January 7, 2013
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Gingivitis bacteria manipulates immune system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study highlights the mechanism by which Porphyromonas gingivalis establishes a chronic infection in the form of periodontal disease and provides insight into how the disease develops.
January 6, 2013
Dental anesthesiologists get provider codes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists has been assigned provider codes by the National Uniform Claim Committee.
January 6, 2013
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