Dental Hygiene: Page 63

World Smile Day: Which cities smile the most?

By Alex Dagostino

To celebrate World Smile Day on October 7, researchers analyzed the presence of smiling faces in 15,000 Instagram photos in 50 cities across the U.S. Their analysis of the American cities that smile the most was published by Shiny Smile Veneers

October 7, 2022

HPI: Dentistry's economic state remains stuck

By Melissa Busch

Since early 2022, dentists in the U.S. have been operating with schedules that are, on average, 86% full. Late appointment cancellations plus other factors are expected to keep things that way, according to data released on October 5 from the ADA's Health Policy Institute (HPI).

October 6, 2022

Biolase to offer research grants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Lake Forest, CA-based dental laser developer Biolase launched an open call for research proposals via its research grant portal.

October 5, 2022

Second Opinion: Do Georgia dentists have an ethics problem?

By Suzanne Newkirk, RDH

A proposal for Georgia dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia has drawn concern from the Georgia Dental Association, but not because hygienists lack the skills. Suzanne Newkirk, RDH, writes that the real issue is ethics -- and that's a problem.

October 5, 2022

Do apps help orthodontic patients improve their oral hygiene?

By Alex Dagostino

Can an app reduce plaque for orthodontic patients? Researchers analyzed the effects of using a mobile app on the oral hygiene of adolescents undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment in a small study published on October 1 in the International Dental Journal.

October 4, 2022

Hygienist, assistant shortage may be on verge of crisis

By Melissa Busch

Dentistry is facing a harrowing workforce shortage that began before the COVID-19 pandemic, and it may get worse before it gets better, according to data released on October 3 during a webinar hosted by the ADA's Health Policy Institute.

October 3, 2022

1 round of laser therapy may reduce 3rd-molar surgery pain

By Melissa Busch

Administering an extraoral low-level diode laser for one session of irradiation following wisdom tooth surgery may decrease patient pain, according to the results of a clinical trial recently published in BMC Oral Health.

October 3, 2022

Week in Review: SalaryScan results | Pediatric legal case | Biden nutrition plan

By Theresa Pablos

September 30, 2022

$8B U.S. plan includes fortifying dentists' nutrition literacy

By Melissa Busch

On September 28, the Biden administration unveiled an $8 billion plan to end hunger and reduce diet-related disease in the U.S. by 2030 through several actions, including pledges from the Children's Oral Health Institute and others to bolster education in nutrition.

September 29, 2022

Are dental professionals properly using PPE?

By Alex Dagostino

Are dental healthcare personnel (DHCP) properly using personal protective equipment (PPE)? Researchers used a fluorescent marker to illustrate pathogen trasmission and assessed PPE donning and doffing practices among DHCP. The findings were published on September 26 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

September 28, 2022

OraCare's rinse now available via TruBlu Direct

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

OraCare Health Rinse is now available through the members-only marketplace TruBlu Direct.

September 27, 2022

Occlusion linked to brain activity in new study

By Alex Dagostino

Researchers have identified the relationship between occlusion and brain activity in a study published recently in the Saudi Dental Journal. Their review of 12 studies indicates that changes in occlusion can affect a part of the brain that controls movements.

September 27, 2022

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