Dental Hygiene: Page 52

Inflation, staffing challenges can be opportunity for practices

By Theresa Pablos

Dental industry leaders met with DrBicuspid to discuss three big trends affecting dental practices -- staffing shortages, inflation, and insurance rates -- at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting, which took place February 23-25 at the McCormick Convention Center.

March 7, 2023

ADTA joins NPDT as co-chair

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Partnership for Dental Therapy (NPDT) has added a new co-chair to its organization, the American Dental Therapy Association (ADTA).

March 6, 2023

Md. may require proof of dental exams for kids in school, childcare

By Melissa Busch

Parents of children enrolled in public school or childcare in Maryland may be required to provide evidence that their kids underwent oral health screenings before specified ages, according to bills recently introduced by state lawmakers.

March 6, 2023

What to consider when prescribing high-strength fluoride

By Melissa Busch

Using a high-strength prescription fluoride toothpaste or gel may boost the remineralization of teeth in adults under ideal conditions, but it's unclear how well it works in a real-world setting, according to a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

March 5, 2023

At-home teeth scaling goes viral on TikTok

By Amerigo Allegretto

A TikTok trend where people attempt at-home teeth scaling has drawn the attention of dental experts who say that this procedure should be left to the professionals. While teeth scaling has health benefits, experts worry that untrained people could accidentally injure their teeth and gums.

March 5, 2023

New oral health board to create OLP rinse

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biotechnology company Lipella Pharmaceuticals has created an oral health scientific advisory board to develop a rinse that treats oral lichen planus (OLP).

March 2, 2023

Attendees share highlights from Chicago Midwinter

DrBicuspid talked to attendees at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting, which took place February 23-25, to hear some of the highlights happening at the show. Attendees talked about the products, exhibitors, and trends at the show.

March 2, 2023

Smartphone app remotely screens children's teeth

By Amerigo Allegretto

The University of Western Australia is highlighting a feasibility study showing that a smartphone app can remotely screen children's teeth. The study was published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.

March 2, 2023

Supplement focuses on dental-medical integration

By Will Morton

Two studies led by researchers at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston were among articles highlighted on February 27 in an Annals of Family Medicine special supplement. Both studies focused on how nondental professionals can support dental health.

March 1, 2023

OSAP offers free CE webinar

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) will hold a continuing education (CE) webinar on Thursday, March 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern time on the topic of instrument reprocessing, with a focus on the best practices in steam sterilization.

February 28, 2023

Study to explore links between chewing, gum disease, and aging

By Amerigo Allegretto

Researchers from Marquette University in Milwaukee will study how aging and periodontal disease affect the connective tissue that absorbs the pressure of chewing.

February 27, 2023

Biolase launches e-commerce site in the U.S.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental laser developer Biolase has launched a new e-commerce website for its U.S. customers.

February 26, 2023

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