Dental Hygiene: Page 61

Poor oral health holds many back from smiling

By Will Morton

Older U.S. adults agree that smiling makes them feel happier, but many are held back by a self-perpetuating cycle of poor oral and mental health, according to a recent report from Delta Dental.

May 18, 2023

Plaque-ridding splint may be an option when toothbrushing isn’t

By Melissa Busch

Customized mouthguards that spray a micromist, removing plaque from teeth and gums, may be an option for patients who can't brush.

May 18, 2023

Water fluoridation may trump free dental care in preventing tooth decay

By Melissa Busch

Exposure to water fluoridation during childhood was linked to much lower rates of tooth decay-related treatment, but there was no comparable association between caries and the introduction of nationwide free dental care.

May 16, 2023

CRISPR-based technology shows promise for oral health assessment

By Kate Madden Yee

Using a saliva sample, CRISPR-based technology could be used to assess a range of oral and systemic diseases, according to a research findings published on May 11 in the Journal of Oral Microbiology.

May 16, 2023

Research explores maternal nutrition’s impact on tooth decay in children

By Amerigo Allegretto

Researchers are investigating the connection between maternal nutrition and the oral microbiomes of infants.

May 12, 2023

Researchers team up to curb oral bacteria’s access to sugar

By Will Morton

A new project is attempting to limit oral bacteria’s access to sugars and their ability to form the biofilm that causes gum disease.

May 11, 2023

Is blood glucose linked to chewing function?

By Will Morton

People with type 2 diabetes who have full chewing function may have lower blood glucose levels than those with impaired chewing function.

May 10, 2023

Tongue depressor sensor may detect oral diseases

By Amerigo Allegretto

A disposable tongue depressor sensor could test glucose levels and saliva biomarkers.

May 4, 2023

Jennifer Turner receives Cuspies award at Chicago Midwinter

By Theresa Pablos

Jennifer Turner, RDH, received the Cuspies award for Hygiene Educator of the Year at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting.

May 4, 2023

Research may enable individualized HNC treatment for Black patients

By Erik L. Ridley

Several genomic alterations and signatures found in head and neck cancer (HNC) may pave the way for more personalized diagnosis and treatment.

May 3, 2023

New study links dental procedures to heart inflammation

By Melissa Busch

Invasive dental procedures were significantly linked to endocarditis, but antibiotic prophylaxis reduced its incidence.

May 2, 2023

Dental hygienist dons wacky duds to relax patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Since the 1990s, a North Carolina dental hygienist has been wearing costumes to bring a smile to patients’ faces.

May 1, 2023

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