Dental Hygiene: Page 54

Implant surgery-related infections low despite antibiotic regimen

By Melissa Busch

Infections rates appear to be relatively low for bone augmentation procedures prior to dental implant treatment regardless of prophylactic antibiotic regimen.

November 1, 2023

Daily brushing could be good for heart health

By Amerigo Allegretto

Daily brushing and flossing not only lead to healthy gums and bright, shiny teeth, but they can protect one's heart, according to research published in the International Journal of Oral Science.

November 1, 2023

Emory to study ties between periodontal disease, Alzheimer's risk

By Amerigo Allegretto

Emory University recently received a grant to study how the oral microbiome is tied to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

October 30, 2023

Think twice before encouraging patients to use mouthwash

By Melissa Busch

Mouthwash may offer little value for patients with a low risk of caries and good periodontal health. Its use may lead to other health problems, according to a review.

October 26, 2023

Why now is the time to create a vaping policy at your dental practice

By Janice Janssen

With vaping among Gen Z on the rise and more of that generation coming into dental practices, how are you prepared to discuss vaping with your employees and patients?

October 25, 2023

Pa. hygienists may soon do school dental checkups

By Melissa Busch

A proposed bill would allow dental hygienists in Pennsylvania to perform state-required dental screenings for children in public school.

October 18, 2023

Kevin Bacon could be one of the biggest advocates of flossing

By Kevin Henry

When actor-musician Kevin Bacon was recently asked for three things he would want to leave behind as advice, flossing made the list.

October 17, 2023

Podcast: How dental professionals can help their patients with nicotine addiction

By Kevin Henry

With so many dental patients using nicotine and dental professionals educating their patients on the oral-systemic link, there are opportunities for education and help, says Sherri Warshaw, RDH.

October 13, 2023

States must untie U.S. hygienists’ hands to improve access to care

By Melissa Busch

In the U.S., dental hygiene scopes of practice have expanded, but laws, which vary by state, significantly affect patients’ access to care from hygienists.

October 11, 2023

Harvard researcher to head $104M antibiotic resistance study

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Harvard Medical School researcher Johan Paulsson, PhD, will lead a $104 million project that will study bacterial behavior and antibiotic resistance.

October 10, 2023

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star warns fans to brush gently

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sarah Michelle Gellar, the lead in the TV series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has warned her followers not to brush too aggressively after this habit resulted in her having painful dental surgery.

October 6, 2023

Flightpath, Forsyth to develop new oral disease antibiotic

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Flightpath Biosciences and the Forsyth Institute will co-develop new products for the prevention and treatment of oral disease based on the life science firm’s antibiotic candidate.

October 4, 2023

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