Dental Hygiene: Page 41

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

Sugary drink tax may reduce healthcare costs

By Will Morton

Residents in Oakland, CA, have bought fewer sugary beverages since a local soda tax went into effect.

April 20, 2023

What dental teams need to know about scarlet fever

By Melissa Busch

Dental teams should know the symptoms of scarlet fever, since they may be the first to notice the early orofacial signs.

April 18, 2023

Hygienist publishes kids’ book

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dental hygienist has published a children’s book that explores the consequences of improper flossing and brushing.

April 17, 2023

Orascoptic receives Cuspies award at Chicago Midwinter

By Theresa Pablos

Orascoptic received the Cuspies award for the Best New Hygiene Product for its Dragonfly powered loupe at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting.

April 13, 2023

Have you been giving patients bad toothbrushing advice?

By Melissa Busch

Brushing teeth for the recommended two minutes may not be enough to sufficiently remove plaque, according to an in vitro study.

April 13, 2023

Healthy mouth, happy life: Hygienists play key wellness role

By Alicia Murria

Dental hygienists do more than provide instruction on good brushing habits. They are sentinels tasked with detecting oral disease in adults and kids.

April 10, 2023

Amber Lovatos accepts Cuspies hygienist influencer award

By Theresa Pablos

Amber Lovatos, RDH, received the Cuspies award for Hygienist Influencer of the Year at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting, which was held February 23-25 at the McCormick Place convention center.

April 7, 2023

Vitamin D may protect against caries in kids

By Melissa Busch

Vitamin D may confer a certain protective effect against tooth decay in children and youth, according to a large U.S. study.

April 4, 2023

Acne gel may have triggered anaphylaxis in oral surgery patients

By Melissa Busch

Two teens who previously used antibiotic topical acne gels experienced anaphylaxis following IV administration of clindamycin prior to third-molar surgeries, according to a case report.

April 3, 2023

Drug combo shows promise for HPV-negative HNC patients

By Kate Madden Yee

A new drug combination shows promise for treating HPV-negative patients with advanced head and neck cancer (HNC).

April 4, 2023

Oral-B receives Cuspies award at Chicago Midwinter

By Theresa Pablos

Oral-B received the Cuspies award for Best New Consumer Product for its iO10 toothbrush at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting.

March 30, 2023

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