Dental Hygiene: Page 69

How dental schools are minimizing COVID-19 transmission

By Alex Dagostino

At the end of 2019 as COVID-19 spread globally, the World Health Organization released infection control protocols to reduce the rate of infection. A study published July 18 in the International Dental Journal details how dental schools rapidly adjusted to ensure the safety of students, staff, and patients.

July 20, 2022

N.H. city still adds fluoride to water, for now

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

For now, a delivery of sodium fluoride, which is added to public drinking water to fend off tooth decay, has prevented a New Hampshire city from halting the fluoridation of its water system.

July 19, 2022

What dental professionals need to know about mpox

By Melissa Busch

Clinicians should be aware of the signs and symptoms of mpox, since some of the most prevalent lesions associated with the virus may be first observed in the maxillofacial region, according to a letter to the editor published July 17 in Oral Surgery

July 19, 2022

Philips debuts new cordless power flosser

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Philips has added the Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser to its interdental product line.

July 18, 2022

Should you prescribe antibiotics to patients with prosthetics?

By Melissa Busch

When it comes to prescribing prophylactic antibiotics to patients with prosthetic joints who are undergoing invasive dental procedures, dentistry and orthopedic surgery remain divided, according to a session at the 2022 Illinois Summit on Antimicrobial Stewardship.

July 17, 2022

Week in Review: Dentist personality traits and brushing habits | Breaking down antibiotic guidelines | The microbiome and oral health

By Theresa Pablos

July 15, 2022

VideaHealth partners with 42 North Dental

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

VideaHealth is partnering with 42 North Dental to deploy and scale its artificial intelligence software to aid chairside dental decision-making.

July 14, 2022

ADA antibiotic guidelines are still shifting dental practices

By Melissa Busch

New guidelines on antibiotic use for tooth pain and intraoral swelling have shifted the mindset about the use of antibiotics in dentistry, according to a session held on July 12 at the Illinois Department of Public Health's 2022 Illinois Summit on Antimicrobial Stewardship.

July 14, 2022

Rare bone marrow diseases linked to poor oral health

By Alex Dagostino

Patients with genetic disorders that impair the formation of blood cells and platelets may also have poor oral health, according to a study published on July 7 in the Pediatric Dental Journal. The oral health effects may be directly related to the diseases or other factors related to the conditions.

July 13, 2022

5 best practices for dental office cleaning

By Johnny Pallares

The state of your dental office reflects your service and attention to detail, writes Johnny Pallares. He shares five best practices for dental office cleaning to ensure your patients see a clean office and to show that you care about your work environment.

July 13, 2022

OSAP announces its new board of directors

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) announced the members of the 2022-2023 OSAP Association Board of Directors.

July 11, 2022

N.H. city halts water fluoridation due to U.S. fluoride shortage

By Melissa Busch

A U.S. shortage of sodium fluoride, which is added to public water supplies to prevent tooth decay, has led a municipality in New Hampshire to stop fluoridating its water for multiple towns for several months.

July 11, 2022

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