Dental Hygiene: Page 52

Answering the most-asked questions from social media: DUWL maintenance while on holiday break
By Sarah Stream, MPH
What should dental practices do about their dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) if they're taking time off for the holidays? We have the answer.
December 13, 2023
Stream Sarah
NYU Dental brings cavity prevention program to N.H. schools
By Ava Barros
The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has received a $1 million award to bring its cavity prevention program, CariedAway, which includes oral health screenings and treatment, to three New Hampshire school districts.
December 13, 2023
Mary Davis, CariedAway NH Concord’s clinical program director, will lead the school-based care. Image and caption courtesy of NYU.
$3.6M grant to study oral cancer saliva detection test
By Melissa Busch
The Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida has received a $3.6 million grant to evaluate an oral gargle test that could be used to screen for oropharyngeal cancer during routine dental checkups.
December 11, 2023
Woman Lab Microscope
How the Black Death affected today’s oral microbiome
By Ava Barros
The second plague pandemic of the mid-14th century, the Black Death, led to dietary changes that potentially caused changes in oral bacteria that contributed to systemic disease in modern humans, according to research published in Nature Microbiology.
December 12, 2023
Oral Bacteria
Oral health kit released for use in elementary schools
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program and Hip-Hop Public Health have released a toolkit that aims to help teachers integrate oral health education in elementary school classrooms.
December 11, 2023
Girl Brushing Teeth
King Charles has some quirky oral care demands
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new book about the royal family has revealed some of King Charles' oddest oral care demands.
December 7, 2023
King Charles III. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.
Kid musical genius turns oral care product sounds into song
By Melissa Busch
A 7-year-old has created a two-minute song using sounds generated from buzzing electric toothbrushes and other products from Colgate.
December 5, 2023
Miles Bonham. Instagram/Miles Bonham.
This numbing agent may kill HNC cells
By Ava Barros
The common dental numbing agent lidocaine triggers specific bitter taste receptors in the mouth that may ultimately lead to the death of head and neck cancer cells, according to a preclinical study recently published in Cell Reports.
December 5, 2023
Anesthetic Needle Vials
Retired NFL player uses a tube of toothpaste a week
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A former Denver Broncos player's oral hygiene routine includes brushing up to 10 times per day and using a tube of toothpaste every week.
December 4, 2023
Shannon Sharpe. Image courtesy of Wikipedia. CC BY-SA 4.0.
Soda tax may be linked to drop in dental-related hospital stays
By Ava Barros
More than 5,500 hospital admissions for tooth decay for kids may have been prevented due to the implementation of a soft drink tax in the U.K., according to a study recently published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention, and Health.
November 30, 2023
Soda Can Sugar Hand
Md. dentist journeys to Israel to support soldiers in Israel
By Melissa Busch
Dr. Gary Bauman, a dentist in Maryland, recounts his and his wife's trip to support soldiers in Israel.
November 27, 2023
Dr. Gary Bauman and his wife, Sherri, pose with Benco Dental oral care products they delivered to soldiers in Israel. Image courtesy of the Baumans.
Vigorous exercise makes you sick, and your saliva proves it
By Ava Barros
Saliva tests reveal that intense exercise leads to bacterial changes in the mouth. Additionally, there was a drop in signaling molecules that help fight viral infections, according to a study published in Military Medical Research.
November 27, 2023
Exercise Walking Pexels
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