Dental Hygiene: Page 39

Oral health kit released for use in elementary schools
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program and Hip-Hop Public Health have released a toolkit that aims to help teachers integrate oral health education in elementary school classrooms.
December 11, 2023
Girl Brushing Teeth
King Charles has some quirky oral care demands
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new book about the royal family has revealed some of King Charles' oddest oral care demands.
December 7, 2023
King Charles III. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.
Kid musical genius turns oral care product sounds into song
By Melissa Busch
A 7-year-old has created a two-minute song using sounds generated from buzzing electric toothbrushes and other products from Colgate.
December 5, 2023
Miles Bonham. Instagram/Miles Bonham.
This numbing agent may kill HNC cells
By Ava Barros
The common dental numbing agent lidocaine triggers specific bitter taste receptors in the mouth that may ultimately lead to the death of head and neck cancer cells, according to a preclinical study recently published in Cell Reports.
December 5, 2023
Anesthetic Needle Vials
Retired NFL player uses a tube of toothpaste a week
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A former Denver Broncos player's oral hygiene routine includes brushing up to 10 times per day and using a tube of toothpaste every week.
December 4, 2023
Shannon Sharpe. Image courtesy of Wikipedia. CC BY-SA 4.0.
Soda tax may be linked to drop in dental-related hospital stays
By Ava Barros
More than 5,500 hospital admissions for tooth decay for kids may have been prevented due to the implementation of a soft drink tax in the U.K., according to a study recently published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention, and Health.
November 30, 2023
Soda Can Sugar Hand
Md. dentist journeys to Israel to support soldiers in Israel
By Melissa Busch
Dr. Gary Bauman, a dentist in Maryland, recounts his and his wife's trip to support soldiers in Israel.
November 27, 2023
Dr. Gary Bauman and his wife, Sherri, pose with Benco Dental oral care products they delivered to soldiers in Israel. Image courtesy of the Baumans.
Vigorous exercise makes you sick, and your saliva proves it
By Ava Barros
Saliva tests reveal that intense exercise leads to bacterial changes in the mouth. Additionally, there was a drop in signaling molecules that help fight viral infections, according to a study published in Military Medical Research.
November 27, 2023
Exercise Walking Pexels
USPSTF doesn’t endorse adult dental screenings by PCPs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) does not support oral health screenings and preventive interventions done by primary care providers (PCPs) for asymptomatic adults.
November 22, 2023
Board Table Chairs
OSAP, CDC recognize U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will celebrate U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week November 18-24.
November 22, 2023
Dental Team Masks
Premier Dental introduces ProFlare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental manufacturer Premier Dental has launched ProFlare, a disposable prophy angle.
November 21, 2023
The new ProFlare articulating disposable prophy angle. Image courtesy of Premier Dental.
New dental paste to treat oral lesions comes to market
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
MidAmerica Pharmaceuticals’ dental paste, Kourzeq, will be available for the treatment of oral lesions, including canker sores, via telehealth consultations.
November 16, 2023
Kourzeq (triamcinolone acetonide dental paste USP, 0.1%). Image courtesy of MidAmerica Pharmaceuticals and BeyondMD.
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