Dental Hygiene: Page 43

OSAP rebrands to the Association for Dental Safety
By Kevin Henry
As it reaches its 40th anniversary, the preeminent name in dental infection control has rebranded itself as part of its "commitment to empowering our members, driving innovation, and advancing infection prevention and safety."
May 31, 2024
Curtain Reveal
Here's the tea: This mouthwash may fend off gum disease
By Melissa Busch
This mouthwash may inhibit the growth of one of the main bacteria involved in periodontitis, indicating that it may be used to prevent and treat gum disease.
May 22, 2024
Matcha Green Tea Powder
Only 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. floss, intervention needed
By Ava Barros
Though the number of adults in the U.S. reporting daily flossing rose over a 10-year-period, only 33% of this population do this oral hygiene habit every day, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
May 21, 2024
Dental Floss
Sterisil launches 15-minute waterline test
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental water safety provider Sterisil, a brand within Solmetex, has launched FASTCheck15, a 15-minute in-office waterline test.
May 21, 2024
The FASTCheck15 in-office waterline test. Image courtesy of Solmetex.
When it comes to oral health, this gender reigns supreme
By Ava Barros
Women tend to have better overall oral health than men, possibly due to them having better dental habits, as well as beliefs that taking care of their teeth makes them look better and improves their quality of life, according to a new report.
May 20, 2024
Older Couple Smiling
NTC gets $2M to create 1st dental therapy training program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau, WI, will receive a $2.2 million grant to establish the state's inaugural dental therapy training program.
May 16, 2024
Money Bag Grant Award
Oral rinse may screen for early gastric cancer
By Ava Barros
Since oral bacteria may indicate gastric cancer risk, using a simple oral rinse could offer an early means of detecting it, according to a study set to be presented at Digestive Disease Week on May 20.
May 14, 2024
Bacteria
Dental hygienists and the truth about biofilm
By Melissa K. Turner
Melissa K. Turner believes that biofilm may not only be a villain when it comes to the oral cavity but a hero as well. Here's why dental hygienists need to embrace its dual role.
May 14, 2024
Melissa K. Turner.
Dental compact continues to gain momentum
By Tracee Dahm
The dream of allowing dental professionals to work across state lines continues to grow, writes Tracee Dahm, RDH.
May 10, 2024
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.
Pediatric medical home may lead to earlier 1st dental visits
By Ava Barros
Medicaid-enrolled children who received fluoride varnish as part of the pediatric medical home care model may be more likely to have had their first dental visits sooner. The study was published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.
May 10, 2024
Fluoride Application Closeup
Smoking, drinking, depression affect gum disease risk
By Ava Barros
Alone and together, lifestyle factors like smoking, excessive drinking, and depression may significantly affect the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published on May 6 in BMC Oral Health.
May 9, 2024
Depression
Podcast: Estela Vargas dives deeper into dental practices getting paid for oral cancer screenings
By Kevin Henry
In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Estela Vargas, CRDH, follows up on a recent article delving into the importance of oral cancer screenings and how dental practices can get paid for them.
May 9, 2024
Estela Vargas, CRDH.
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