Dental Hygiene: Page 59

Researchers explore wound-healing method using glass
By Will Morton
Researchers have developed a method to deliver long-lasting antimicrobial protection.
June 20, 2023
Researchers investigated the effects of bioactive glass containing ionic silver on biofilms formed by P. aeruginosa. They reported that specific preparation, storage, and application techniques can minimize the transformation of silver ions to silver chloride and thus retain antimicrobial activity.
Biolase to open Calif.-based education center in July
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental laser company Biolase will host an open house at its new state-of-the-art training facility in California on July 27 at 5 p.m. Pacific time.
June 16, 2023
Dental Laser
Low social support may equal caries, tooth loss in U.S. adults
By Melissa Busch
Adults in the U.S. are more likely to have untreated dental caries and severe tooth loss if they have lower levels of social support, according to a study.
June 16, 2023
Older Man Sad
HPV-related cancers increasing in unvaccinated people, experts warn
By Will Morton
Experts at Ohio State University are emphasizing the need for HPV vaccinations.
June 16, 2023
Neck Exam Doctor
Guitarist switches strings for dental floss
By Amerigo Allegretto
An Austrian YouTube guitarist took up a new challenge to his songwriting: replacing his guitar strings with dental floss.
June 15, 2023
Dental Floss
ADHA CEO Ann Battrell dies
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association announced that its CEO, Ann Battrell, MSDH, died on June 7.
June 12, 2023
Ann Battrell, MSDH.
Researchers discover role of bacterial species in tooth decay
By Amerigo Allegretto
Researchers are highlighting a bacterial species that plays a major part in causing tooth decay.
June 13, 2023
Dental Caries
Dalhousie researchers studying effects of diabetes drug on oral lesions
By Amerigo Allegretto
Dalhousie University researchers are investigating whether a type 2 diabetes drug could prevent oral cancer.
June 12, 2023
Dental Exam
The dental hygienist’s role in recommending, applying, and billing SDF
By Estela Vargas
A new Current Procedural Terminology code for silver diamine fluoride (SDF) goes into effect July 1. Here's what you need to know.
June 7, 2023
Estela Vargas.
What you and your patients need to know about gum disease and brain health
By Jo-Anne Jones, RDH
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Hygienist Jo-Anne Jones discusses the link between gum disease and inflammation.
June 8, 2023
Jo-Anne Jones.
Fluoride varnish no more effective than placebo in preventing kids' caries
By Melissa Busch
Topical application of a fluoride varnish was not any more effective than placebo in a trial for preventing approximal caries.
June 7, 2023
Fluoride Application Closeup
USPSTF finds lack of evidence for oral health screening, interventions by PCPs
By Erik L. Ridley
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is not ready to endorse oral health screening and preventive interventions by primary care providers (PCPs) for adults and adolescents at risk of developing certain oral diseases.
June 6, 2023
Physician Mouth Exam
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