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CDC probes suspected waterline-related infections

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a cluster of nontuberculous mycobacteria infections in children who underwent procedures at pediatric dental clinics where treatment water contained high levels of bacteria.

November 1, 2022

How to coach patients to implement healthy habits

By Alex Dagostino

Many patients choose not to form healthy habits. While providers can help promote healthy habits, they may lack certain skills to effectively coach patients. Researchers proposed two coaching concepts in a discussion published recently in Patient Education and Counseling.

November 1, 2022

What you need to know about in-school toothbrushing programs

By Melissa Busch

In a study timed for National Brush Day, researchers assessed the factors that make in-school toothbrushing programs a success. The top factor that determined an effective routine? Forming healthy habits.

October 31, 2022

COVID-19 restrictions led to overprescribed antibiotics

By Alex Dagostino

COVID-19 restrictions that prevented dentists from providing face-to-face care to patients led some dentists to overprescribe antibiotics for dental pain, a recent study by University of Manchester researchers has shown.

October 31, 2022

San Francisco City Hall lit purple for Dental Hygiene Month

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In light of National Dental Hygiene Month, a bright display of purple lights filled San Francisco's Civic Center on Tuesday, October 18.

October 31, 2022

Why every day should be National Brush Day

By Dr. Judith M. Fisch

November 1 is National Brush Day. Although Dr. Judith Fisch considers every day to be Brush Your Teeth Day, she celebrates the easy way patients can keep their teeth and make it a habit twice a day, every day!

October 31, 2022

Dental visits tied to lower risk of head and neck cancer

By Alex Dagostino

Visiting the dentist may reduce one's risk of head and neck cancer, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed the relationship between the time that had elapsed since patients' most recent dental visit and a diagnosis of head and neck cancer. The results were published in Oral Oncology Reports on October 28.

October 30, 2022

Week in Review: Cuspies nominations now open | ADA, ADSO signal collaboration | Frightful TikTok trend

By Theresa Pablos

October 28, 2022

How to deal with the Halloween candy rush

By Alex Dagostino

Evidence shows that excessive sugar consumption can lead to a variety of negative health outcomes, including tooth decay and diabetes. But most children can withstand a short-term binge in candy consumption without concern, a pediatric dietician told The Philadelphia Inquirer.

October 27, 2022

Common TMD may be linked to calcium, vitamin D

By Melissa Busch

Patients with a common type of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) had lower calcium and vitamin D levels, indicating that calcium metabolism may be linked to these jaw conditions. The results were published on October 21 in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

October 26, 2022

Are primary care providers addressing kids' dental health?

By Alex Dagostino

Primary care providers may think they talk with parents about children's oral health more than they actually do, according to a study published on October 26 in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care.

October 26, 2022

Lynn Atkinson's favorite hygiene products at SmileCon

By Theresa Pablos

Lynn Atkinson, RDH, isn't just a dental speaker and educator -- she's also a practicing hygienist. Atkinson walked the Dental Central exhibit hall at the ADA SmileCon meeting in Houston to show us some of the dental products she regularly uses and recommends to her patients.

October 25, 2022

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