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Dental Hygiene: Page 70
5 ways the oral microbiome influences health and disease
By
Brian Maurer
Our mouth is home to the second-largest microbial community in our body known as the oral microbiome. Recently, we've come to better understand that the oral microbiome's influence extends beyond the mouth. Brian Maurer shares five systemic diseases impacted by oral bacteria.
July 11, 2022
One-quarter of dentists don't brush twice per day
By
Alex Dagostino
Dentistry touts the importance of regular brushing and flossing, but more than one-quarter of dentists say they don't brush their teeth at least twice per day, according to a survey by Berxi, a venture within Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance.
July 10, 2022
Supreme Court passes on hygienist's medical marijuana case
By
Melissa Busch
The U.S. Supreme Court will not review decisions denying workers' compensation reimbursement for medical marijuana prescribed for job-related injuries, including a case involving a Minnesota dental hygienist.
July 8, 2022
Most ED visits for toothaches result in antibiotics
By
Melissa Busch
Most adults and children who visit the emergency department (ED) for toothaches leave with prescriptions for antibiotics, according to a retrospective study published July 6 in the
American Journal of Emergency Medicine
July 7, 2022
Diabetes affects tooth hardness in mice study
By
Alex Dagostino
A recent animal study shows that type 1 diabetes can negatively affect the microhardness of enamel and dentine, according to findings published in the
Archives of Oral Biology
.
July 6, 2022
Bleeding gums? Consider hydrogen-rich water
By
Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Bleeding gums may be typical, but they're not normal. In this column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg explores how the overproduction of free radicals in gum cells serves as a catalyst for active periodontal disease and why drinking hydrogen-rich water may improve gum health.
July 6, 2022
Man cleared for treatment after dentist hypnotizes him
By
Melissa Busch
A dentist in New York hypnotized a 51-year-old patient to reduce his high blood pressure, clearing him to undergo scheduled restorative treatment, according to a case report recently published in the
International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health
.
July 5, 2022
DTA reminds members of new California law
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) is reminding members of a legal amendment that went into effect July 1 requiring special labeling for certain premoistened nonwoven disposable wipes manufactured beginning on this date in California.
June 30, 2022
Week in Review: Big considerations for pediatric patients | Dealing with no-shows | Achieving accurate restorations
By
Theresa Pablos
June 30, 2022
Cellerant names 2022 Best of Class Hygiene Award winners
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cellerant Consulting Group has named its 2022 Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Award winners and will showcase the products at the Registered Dental Hygienist Under One Roof annual meeting, which will be held July 21-23 in Orlando.
June 30, 2022
Apical periodontitis causes brain abscesses in 7-year-old
By
Melissa Busch
A 7-year-old boy with congenital heart disease developed multiple brain abscesses caused by an infection from apical periodontitis in his baby teeth, according to a case report published on June 28 in
BMC Oral Health.
June 28, 2022
NYU Dentistry gets $1.5M grant
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry was awarded a $1.5 million U.S. grant to prepare dental and dental hygiene students to care for underserved populations.
June 26, 2022
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