Dental Hygiene: Page 44

Trouble keeping an erection? The culprit may be in your mouth

By Melissa Busch

Erectile dysfunction may be linked to this oral health condition, according to a new study.

May 8, 2024

Poor oral health, gum bacteria linked to dementia

By Ava Barros

Poor oral health may be associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, according to a report recently released from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

May 8, 2024

What the new WHO report validating 'aerosol transmission' over distances means for dentistry

By Dr. Margaret Scarlett

Dr. Margaret Scarlett says the World Health Organization (WHO) report emphasizes the need to scrutinize airborne transmission of infections in dental offices, not just blood-borne infections.

May 8, 2024

Oral biomarkers may screen for cervical cancer in the future

By Ava Barros

HPV, cervical cancer, or pregnancy terminations may alter women's vaginal and oral microbial communities, suggesting that oral biomarkers may aid in screening for these conditions. The study was published recently in the Journal of Translational Medicine.

May 7, 2024

Poll: Too many not getting oral cancer screening

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Many people aren’t getting screened for oral cancer, know its link to HPV, and more, according to a poll.

May 6, 2024

SDF may help prevent dental erosion

By Ava Barros

Topically applying 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may better prevent erosion in enamel and dentin than stannous chloride-containing fluoride. The in vitro study was published on April 24 in the Journal of Dentistry.

May 1, 2024

5 ways dental-medical collaboration can improve oral cancer statistics

By Michael Ventriello

By implementing five collaborative strategies, dentists and physicians can shift the oral cancer paradigm to significantly reduce oral cancer mortality rates and improve overall patient outcomes, writes Michael Ventriello.

April 30, 2024

Arm & Hammer, TheraBreath partner on toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Arm & Hammer and TheraBreath have collaborated to launch Arm & Hammer Plus TheraBreath toothpaste.

April 29, 2024

Wing Brush launches 3-sided brush

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Wing Brush Inc. has launched a three-sided smart toothbrush, which is available for order exclusively on Kickstarter.

April 29, 2024

Hip replacement patients may need to delay invasive dental care

By Melissa Busch

It may be advisable to delay invasive dental procedures in total hip arthroplasty patients, according to a new study.

April 29, 2024

What dental teams can do to help prevent oral cancer

By Ava Barros

Educating patients about risk-reduction strategies, like promoting HPV vaccination, is crucial for the early detection and prevention of oral squamous cell carcinomas. The report was published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene.

April 29, 2024

Body composition linked to oral health in post-stroke patients

By Ava Barros

A high body mass index combined with low muscle mass is linked to poor oral health in older post-stroke patients, highlighting the importance of addressing dental and overall health in this population. This study was published in Gerodontology.

April 26, 2024

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