Dental Hygiene: Page 40

Researchers team up to curb oral bacteria’s access to sugar

By Will Morton

A new project is attempting to limit oral bacteria’s access to sugars and their ability to form the biofilm that causes gum disease.

May 11, 2023

Is blood glucose linked to chewing function?

By Will Morton

People with type 2 diabetes who have full chewing function may have lower blood glucose levels than those with impaired chewing function.

May 10, 2023

Tongue depressor sensor may detect oral diseases

By Amerigo Allegretto

A disposable tongue depressor sensor could test glucose levels and saliva biomarkers.

May 4, 2023

Jennifer Turner receives Cuspies award at Chicago Midwinter

By Theresa Pablos

Jennifer Turner, RDH, received the Cuspies award for Hygiene Educator of the Year at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting.

May 4, 2023

Research may enable individualized HNC treatment for Black patients

By Erik L. Ridley

Several genomic alterations and signatures found in head and neck cancer (HNC) may pave the way for more personalized diagnosis and treatment.

May 3, 2023

New study links dental procedures to heart inflammation

By Melissa Busch

Invasive dental procedures were significantly linked to endocarditis, but antibiotic prophylaxis reduced its incidence.

May 2, 2023

Dental hygienist dons wacky duds to relax patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Since the 1990s, a North Carolina dental hygienist has been wearing costumes to bring a smile to patients’ faces.

May 1, 2023

Researchers to develop new method for targeting gum infections

By Will Morton

Researchers are working to develop an antibiotic delivery system to target aggressive gum infections.

April 24, 2023

50% of oral care products contain allergens

By Melissa Busch

Common food allergens were found in about half of professional and home-use oral care products, including toothpaste.

April 26, 2023

Convergent secures $50M to accelerate dental laser adoption

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Convergent Dental has secured $50 million in financing to accelerate the adoption of the Solea all-tissue dental laser.

April 25, 2023

Is extra-virgin olive oil the key to improving gingivitis?

By Melissa Busch

Toothpaste containing extra-virgin olive oil, xylitol, and betaine may improve gingivitis better than commercial antigingivitis toothpaste.

April 25, 2023

WHO European region launches status report on oral health

By Amerigo Allegretto

The World Health Organization (WHO) European region recently released a status report on oral health, emphasizing that national health coverage packages must expand access to oral healthcare services.

April 21, 2023

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