Dental Hygiene: Page 53

ADA endorses USDA proposal to update WIC

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA is supporting a proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to revamp the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to align the nutritional content of WIC foods more closely with current U.S. dietary guidelines.

February 23, 2023

U.K. physicists awarded grant for new oral cancer diagnostic tool

By Kate Madden Yee

A team of physicists at the University of Liverpool in the U.K. have been awarded 534,000 pounds ($642,000) from the National Institute for Health and Care Research to develop a new oral cancer diagnostic tool.

February 23, 2023

What you need to know about dental office maintenance

By Melissa Busch

Dental office maintenance means more than cleaning equipment like autoclaves and ensuring they are used per manufacturers' instructions, according to a presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting.

February 22, 2023

TheraBreath highlights product line at CDS Midwinter Meeting

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

TheraBreath, the manufacturer of over-the-counter dental hygiene products, is exhibiting at the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) 2023 Midwinter Meeting, which is taking place February 23-25 at the McCormick Convention Center in Chicago.

February 22, 2023

Oral bacteria may increase heart disease risk

By Will Morton

Infection with a common bacteria linked with periodontal disease, oral cancers, and bad breath may cause a slight increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published on February 14 in eLife.

February 22, 2023

Biolase launches new education portal

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental laser developer Biolase has launched a new education web portal called Education.Biolase.com, which is intended to offer clinicians a convenient way to increase their knowledge about laser dentistry.

February 21, 2023

Smoking and vaping show comparable oral damage

By Kate Madden Yee

The use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, has been touted as a healthier alternative to smoking. But vaping causes DNA damage to oral epithelial cells comparable to that of smoking, according to a team of University of Southern California researchers.

February 21, 2023

Researchers develop cytokine score for gum inflammation

By Will Morton

A new scoring method based on cytokine levels in saliva could help dentists determine how well patients respond to treatments for gum disease, according to researchers at the New York University College of Dentistry.

February 20, 2023

Week in Review: SDF vs. sealants | Can a $20M program solve the staffing shortage? | We're heading to Chicago!

By Theresa Pablos

February 17, 2023

Henry Schein reports Q4, full-year earnings

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein reported financial results for the fourth quarter (end-December 31, 2022). Total net sales were $3.4 billion, up 1.2% over the fourth quarter of 2021.

February 15, 2023

Treats from grandparents not so sweet

By Will Morton

Less than half of mothers address the issue of grandparents giving their grandchildren copious amounts of cavity-causing foods and beverages, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

February 15, 2023

Ore. proposing $20M plan to recruit hygienists, assistants

By Melissa Busch

An Oregon lawmaker, who also is a dentist, is proposing the state spend $20 million to recruit and retain much-needed dental assistants and hygienists, according to a news story published on February 13 in the Oregon Capital Chronicle.

February 14, 2023

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