Dental Hygiene: Page 73

Dental issues up for vote in Tuesday's U.S. election

By Melissa Busch

On November 8, U.S. voters will go to the polls to weigh in on many issues affecting dentistry, including the possible reelection of several dentists to the U.S. House of Representatives, the future of public water fluoridation, and whether healthcare is a human right.

November 6, 2022

Week in Review: CMS finalizes dental Medicare coverage | New ADA practice data | Scariest case reports this year

By Theresa Pablos

November 4, 2022

ALD to host in-person conference in 2023

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) is hosting its first in-person annual conference and exhibition in more than two years. ALD 2023 will take place April 21-22 in Dallas.

November 3, 2022

OSAP to host 1st Antibiotic Stewardship Summit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is hosting the Antibiotic Stewardship Summit for the first time as a preconference course for the 2023 OSAP Dental Infection Control Boot Camp.

November 3, 2022

CDC probes suspected waterline-related infections

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a cluster of nontuberculous mycobacteria infections in children who underwent procedures at pediatric dental clinics where treatment water contained high levels of bacteria.

November 1, 2022

How to coach patients to implement healthy habits

By Alex Dagostino

Many patients choose not to form healthy habits. While providers can help promote healthy habits, they may lack certain skills to effectively coach patients. Researchers proposed two coaching concepts in a discussion published recently in Patient Education and Counseling.

November 1, 2022

What you need to know about in-school toothbrushing programs

By Melissa Busch

In a study timed for National Brush Day, researchers assessed the factors that make in-school toothbrushing programs a success. The top factor that determined an effective routine? Forming healthy habits.

October 31, 2022

COVID-19 restrictions led to overprescribed antibiotics

By Alex Dagostino

COVID-19 restrictions that prevented dentists from providing face-to-face care to patients led some dentists to overprescribe antibiotics for dental pain, a recent study by University of Manchester researchers has shown.

October 31, 2022

San Francisco City Hall lit purple for Dental Hygiene Month

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In light of National Dental Hygiene Month, a bright display of purple lights filled San Francisco's Civic Center on Tuesday, October 18.

October 31, 2022

Why every day should be National Brush Day

By Dr. Judith M. Fisch

November 1 is National Brush Day. Although Dr. Judith Fisch considers every day to be Brush Your Teeth Day, she celebrates the easy way patients can keep their teeth and make it a habit twice a day, every day!

October 31, 2022

Dental visits tied to lower risk of head and neck cancer

By Alex Dagostino

Visiting the dentist may reduce one's risk of head and neck cancer, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed the relationship between the time that had elapsed since patients' most recent dental visit and a diagnosis of head and neck cancer. The results were published in Oral Oncology Reports on October 28.

October 30, 2022

Week in Review: Cuspies nominations now open | ADA, ADSO signal collaboration | Frightful TikTok trend

By Theresa Pablos

October 28, 2022

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