Dental Hygiene: Page 79

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

ADA releases updated infection control guide

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has released an updated infection control reference that includes guidance on preventing infection from SARS-CoV-2.

August 28, 2022

TheraBreath launches new whitening rinse

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

TheraBreath recently launched its Dazzling Mint Whitening Rinse, which the company said uses no peroxide or any harsh chemicals.

August 25, 2022

Fluoride exposure may be linked to increased birth size

By Melissa Busch

Prenatal fluoride exposure may be linked to increased birth size, as well as higher odds of infants being born large for their gestational age, according to a large Swedish study published on August 20 in Environmental Research.

August 23, 2022

Periodontal disease during pregnancy is an epidemic

By Alex Dagostino

Periodontal disease is an epidemic trend, according to the authors of a systematic review published on August 20 in the Journal of Dentistry. More than one-third of pregnant people experience periodontitis, and about two-thirds experience bleeding on probing, the review found.

August 23, 2022

Why dentists should capitalize on administering vaccinations

By Alex Dagostino

Now is an opportune time for dentists to leverage the momentum and experience providers have gained in administering vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the profession can continue to offer this service, according to a guest editorial published on August 18 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

August 22, 2022

3 benefits of lasers for the modern dental practice

By Dr. Ben Curtis

Dental lasers can significantly reduce the time it takes to complete a root canal procedure and other treatments compared to traditional high- and slow-speed handpieces. Dr. Ben Curtis shares three benefits of lasers and how he's incorporated them into his dental practice.

August 22, 2022

Week in Review: Dental abscess linked to rare aneurysm | Major antibiotic study | Compare your salary

By Theresa Pablos

August 19, 2022

U.S. study links extractions, surgeries to endocarditis

By Melissa Busch

A notable link was found between invasive dental procedures, especially extractions and surgeries, and subsequent infective endocarditis in high-risk patients, according to a large U.S. study published on August 17 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

August 18, 2022

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