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Dental Hygiene: Page 75
$424K grant will study how to get doctors to apply fluoride
By
Melissa Busch
The U.S. National Institutes of Health awarded a $424,000 grant to researchers at Kennesaw State University in Georgia to assess and reduce barriers associated with pediatricians applying fluoride varnish to children's teeth.
May 9, 2022
U.S. adults don't know conditions linked to oral health
By
Melissa Busch
Though most adults in the U.S. consider oral health to be important to overall health, too many don't know which conditions are linked to poor oral health, according to a report published May 5 by Delta Dental Plans Association.
May 8, 2022
Week in Review: Hot topics about gum disease | Dentist charged in $5M plot | Conflicting fluoride information
By
Melissa Busch
May 6, 2022
Woman develops air in skull after debridement procedure
By
Melissa Busch
A 62-year-old woman developed a life-threatening presence of air within her skull when a dental clinic used an air-polishing device to perform submucosal debridement to treat her peri-implantitis lesion, according to a case report published May 3 in
Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
.
May 5, 2022
Mothers get conflicting messages on fluoride
By
Hannah Welk
Mothers often receive conflicting information about the use of fluoride to promote healthy teeth, according to a study published in
JAMA Network Open
. This conflicting information, some of which is false, makes it difficult for them to make oral health decisions for their children.
May 4, 2022
Are antibiotics needed for gum disease? A $2.4M trial will find out
By
Melissa Busch
A $2.4 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research will conduct a clinical trial that explores the use of antibiotics in combination with other therapies to treat periodontal disease.
May 2, 2022
Periodontal disease tied to heart attack outcomes
By
Hannah Welk
People with periodontal disease are at increased risk of hospitalization due to a heart attack. But those with active periodontal treatment are more likely to adhere to postacute care visits, according to a study published April 20 in the
Journal of the American Dental Association
.
May 1, 2022
FDA proposes ban on menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars
By
Melissa Busch
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, which are more frequently used by young people, in the hopes of preventing the next generation from smoking.
April 28, 2022
Plus Ultra inks distribution deal with Patterson Dental
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental care products developer Plus Ultra has signed a distribution agreement with Patterson Dental.
April 27, 2022
Hygiene Insider: Periodontal disease tied to heart attack outcomes
By
Theresa Pablos
April 27, 2022
Why our ancestors had healthy mouths without flossing
By
Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Our primal ancestors never brushed their teeth with commercial toothpaste or flossed with string. But they also generally had healthy mouths. Dr. Alvin Danenberg explores the science to help explain why both of these statements can be true.
April 27, 2022
Do's and don'ts for oral cancer awareness
By
Dr. Erum Hussain
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which is dedicated to educating patients and providers alike on the importance of preventative screening. Dr. Erum Hussain shares some do's and don'ts for providers who want to play a crucial role in the fight against oral cancer.
April 26, 2022
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