Dental Hygiene: Page 38

ADHA CEO Ann Battrell dies
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association announced that its CEO, Ann Battrell, MSDH, died on June 7.
June 12, 2023
Ann Battrell, MSDH.
Researchers discover role of bacterial species in tooth decay
By Amerigo Allegretto
Researchers are highlighting a bacterial species that plays a major part in causing tooth decay.
June 13, 2023
Dental Caries
Dalhousie researchers studying effects of diabetes drug on oral lesions
By Amerigo Allegretto
Dalhousie University researchers are investigating whether a type 2 diabetes drug could prevent oral cancer.
June 12, 2023
Dental Exam
The dental hygienist’s role in recommending, applying, and billing SDF
By Estela Vargas
A new Current Procedural Terminology code for silver diamine fluoride (SDF) goes into effect July 1. Here's what you need to know.
June 7, 2023
Estela Vargas.
What you and your patients need to know about gum disease and brain health
By Jo-Anne Jones, RDH
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Hygienist Jo-Anne Jones discusses the link between gum disease and inflammation.
June 8, 2023
Jo-Anne Jones.
Fluoride varnish no more effective than placebo in preventing kids' caries
By Melissa Busch
Topical application of a fluoride varnish was not any more effective than placebo in a trial for preventing approximal caries.
June 7, 2023
Fluoride Application Closeup
USPSTF finds lack of evidence for oral health screening, interventions by PCPs
By Erik L. Ridley
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is not ready to endorse oral health screening and preventive interventions by primary care providers (PCPs) for adults and adolescents at risk of developing certain oral diseases.
June 6, 2023
Physician Mouth Exam
CDC: Fluoride levels in water systems too low to stop caries
By Melissa Busch
Some public water systems were below optimal fluoridation levels, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
June 6, 2023
Water Drink
Biolase slashes its workforce by 20%
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase is cutting its workforce by about 20% to optimize operations without impacting revenue.
June 5, 2023
Businesspeople Decision
Toothpaste with 'artificial enamel' tops fluoride for fighting cavities
By Amerigo Allegretto
An “artificial enamel” ingredient in toothpaste restores enamel in teeth better than fluoride while fighting cavities.
June 2, 2023
Toothbrushing Girl
A-Rod, OraPharma promote gum disease awareness
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bausch Health Companies' OraPharma has partnered with 2009 World Series champ Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez to launch a U.S. gum disease awareness campaign.
May 31, 2023
Inflamed Gums Man
Nanozyme approach targets fungal infection
By Will Morton
A new nanozyme-based robotics approach could allow doctors to target and kill fungal pathogens.
May 31, 2023
Before (left) and after (right) fluorescence images of fungal aggregates being removed by nanozyme microrobots without adhering to or disrupting the tissue sample.
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