Dental Hygiene: Page 40

AAP launches dental hygiene initiative
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has launched an initiative to educate dental hygienists on periodontal topics.
November 15, 2023
Dental Assistant 2
Quip launches mouthguards, teeth whitening kit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral health company quip has launched new custom-fit nightguards, mouthguards, and teeth whitening kits.
November 14, 2023
quip sports guard. Image courtesy of quip.
Rinse, brushes may manage gum disease in patients with diabetes
By Melissa Busch
Rinsing with chlorhexidine and using interdental brushes regularly may be an effective, at-home way for patients with diabetes being treated for periodontitis to control gum disease.
November 9, 2023
Gum Inflammation
Group working to get more students dental exams, preventive care
By Ava Barros
Early Smiles Sacramento, a program of the nonprofit organization Center for Oral Health, has launched an oral health program that aims to increase the number of school-aged children who undergo dental exams and fluoride varnish application.
November 9, 2023
Child Fluoride Application
Lose weight, gain caries. Maybe?
By Melissa Busch
Patients who undergo bariatric surgery may face a greater risk of developing caries compared to those who have medical treatment, including drug therapy.
November 8, 2023
Obesity
This killer combination takes a bite out of caries
By Ava Barros
The combination of ferumoxytol, an iron replacement, and stannous fluoride may eliminate dental caries in high-risk patients, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.
November 7, 2023
Fluoride Application Closeup
Proclaim offering dental teams trial of oral irrigator
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Health company Proclaim is looking for dental professionals interested in trying its Custom-Jet Oral Irrigator.
November 3, 2023
The Proclaim Custom-Jet Oral Irrigator. Image courtesy of Proclaim.
What’s motivating more dental visits?
By Liz Carey
Commissioned research by Delta Dental Plans Association surveyed audiences about what compels them to visit the dentist as well as their oral hygiene habits.
November 2, 2023
Flossing Woman
Implant surgery-related infections low despite antibiotic regimen
By Melissa Busch
Infections rates appear to be relatively low for bone augmentation procedures prior to dental implant treatment regardless of prophylactic antibiotic regimen.
November 1, 2023
Surgeon Dental Implant
Daily brushing could be good for heart health
By Amerigo Allegretto
Daily brushing and flossing not only lead to healthy gums and bright, shiny teeth, but they can protect one's heart, according to research published in the International Journal of Oral Science.
November 1, 2023
Gingipain released by P. gingivalis cleaves VAMP8, thereby inhibiting autophagy through preventing autophagosomes-lysosome fusion, which causes cardiac dysfunction. Image and caption courtesy of the department of cardiovascular medicine at Tokyo Medical Dental University.
Emory to study ties between periodontal disease, Alzheimer's risk
By Amerigo Allegretto
Emory University recently received a grant to study how the oral microbiome is tied to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
October 30, 2023
Alzheimers Phases Amyloid (1)
Think twice before encouraging patients to use mouthwash
By Melissa Busch
Mouthwash may offer little value for patients with a low risk of caries and good periodontal health. Its use may lead to other health problems, according to a review.
October 26, 2023
Mouthwash Man
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