Dental Hygiene: Page 38

Opinion: It's time for dentists to confront the truth about fluoride
By Dr. Mark Burhenne
With the recent ruling on fluoride, it's time for the dental community to embrace evidence-based practice and prioritize patients' whole-body health, writes Dr. Mark Burhenne.
October 3, 2024
Dr. Mark Burhenne.
5 ways to invest in your hygiene team's future (without breaking the bank)
By Sheena Hinson, RDH
How can dental practices ensure their hygiene teams are equipped for the future? Sheena Hinson, RDH, lists five pragmatic ways to invest in your hygiene team's future without overextending the budget.
October 3, 2024
Sheena Hinson, RDH
A round of appreciation as National Dental Hygiene Month begins
By Tracee Dahm
As October kicks off, so too does National Dental Hygiene Month. Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, pays tribute to hygienists as this important month begins.
October 1, 2024
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.
Previewing a discussion on Sterisil's 15-minute waterline test
By Kevin Henry
Dental water safety provider Sterisil, a brand within Solmetex, has launched FASTCheck15, a 15-minute in-office waterline test, and we're diving in with a conversation on the product.
September 30, 2024
The FASTCheck15 in-office waterline test. Image courtesy of Solmetex.
U-shaped brush gets ADA seal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U-shaped toothbrush autobrush has earned the ADA Seal of Acceptance, confirming its intended effectiveness and innovation.
September 27, 2024
The autobrush Sonic Pro. Image courtesy of autobrush.
New tool may eliminate droplets from scalers and drills
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentistry and engineering researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago have developed a tool to improve ventilation and capture droplets produced by ultrasonic scalers and drills, according to a recent university press release.
September 27, 2024
Dental Unit Waterline
Got canker sores? It may be what you're eating
By Melissa Busch
What a person eats or doesn't eat may affect whether they experience painful canker sores, according to a new study.
September 26, 2024
Canker Sore Skt Studio
Dental infection control: The risks of not testing dental unit waterlines
By Kevin Henry
In this conversation that is part of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast" series, Tija Hunter, CDA, discusses the importance of dental unit waterline testing and infection control in dental practices.
September 23, 2024
Kevin Henry and Tija Hunter.
Infection control issues have Wash., Idaho patients on high alert
By Kevin Henry
Patients are being asked to test for hepatitis and HIV after a dental practice reportedly did not properly clean or disinfect dental equipment and also reused disposable products.
September 23, 2024
Dental Instruments Volodymyr Shevchuk
Dental infection control: Have you seen our interview series on dental unit waterlines?
By Kevin Henry
Midway through our series on dental unit waterlines and the infection control needs you may be overlooking, now is a great time to catch up on what you may have missed.
September 16, 2024
Kevin Henry and Tija Hunter on the set
ADHA releases stance on fluoride
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) supports community water fluoridation as a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay.
September 16, 2024
Water Drink
This gum disease germ may exacerbate rheumatoid arthritis
By Ava Barros
A bacteria linked to gum disease may worsen rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in the International Journal of Oral Science.
September 13, 2024
Arthritis Hands Fizkes
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