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Week in Review: What sugar does to enamel | ADA weighs in on Medicare changes | Caring for patients with cancer

By Theresa Pablos

September 9, 2022

Dr. Alvin Danenberg launches new book

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Alvin Danenberg's new book, Eat as if Your Life Depends on It!, launched September 9. Danenberg highlights the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis in the U.S. and describes the importance of a robust immune system to prevent chronic diseases, including periodontal disease and dental decay.

September 8, 2022

Large review links poor gum health to cognitive decline

By Alex Dagostino

Poor periodontal health negatively impacts cognition, according to a noteworthy review that was published on September 9 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that analyzed existing evidence concerning the effect of poor periodontal health on cognitive decline and dementia.

September 8, 2022

Skagit Valley College dental therapy program receives accreditation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Community Catalyst is celebrating Skagit Valley College receiving accreditation for its dental therapy program by the ADA's Commission on Dental Accreditation.

September 8, 2022

Which beverages cause the most dental erosion?

By Alex Dagostino

Which type of sugary drink causes the greatest amount of dental erosion to baby teeth? Researchers soaked 52 extracted molars in flavored milk, orange juice, and Pepsi for four weeks to find out. They shared their results in an article published on September 6 in the Pediatric Dental Journal.

September 7, 2022

Dentists have a place on cancer teams

By Melissa Busch

Many patients diagnosed with cancer put other health concerns, including dental problems, on the back burner, which could delay treatment and recovery. That's why a clinical instructor from New York University says dentists should be part of a patient's cancer team.

September 6, 2022

Week in Review: Burnout soars among dentists | Implant procedure leads to lawsuit | September doesn't have to suck

By Theresa Pablos

September 2, 2022

Antibiotics for root planing? It depends on clinician type

By Melissa Busch

About 30% of U.S. clinicians prescribe antibiotics to patients during scaling and root planing, but dentists and periodontists write prescriptions for different reasons, according to a study published on August 26 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

September 1, 2022

What's the best implant-retained prosthesis for HNC?

By Alex Dagostino

Implant-retained prostheses are used increasingly in the oral rehabilitation of patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). But when comparing fixed or removable prostheses, only one had better survival and complication-free survival rates in a recent study of patients with HNC.

September 1, 2022

OSAP recognizes Dental Infection Control Awareness Month

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is recognizing Dental Infection Control Awareness Month in September with the theme "Staying in the Know Together."

August 30, 2022

Henry Schein buys Midway Dental Supply

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein has acquired Midway Dental Supply, a dental equipment distributor based in Livonia, MI.

August 29, 2022

5 back-to-school tips from a dental hygienist

By Lindsey Dalley, RDH

It's that time of year again: Supplies are bought, backpacks are donned, and kids are returning for yet another school year. Lindsey Dalley, RDH, lists five messages your practice can share with parents and children to ensure oral health isn't forgotten in the back-to-school shuffle.

August 29, 2022

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