Dental Hygiene: Page 79

Should you trust your instincts?

By Dr. James V. Anderson

Trust appears to be on the decline, which can show up in your practice with a patient who perceives you as untrustworthy. Dr. James V. Anderson shares insights for helping your patients gain trust in your practice and your team.

March 17, 2022

The impact of the pandemic on dentistry

By Dr. Samuel Low

It's been two years since dental practices closed their doors to elective care. Dr. Samuel B. Low reflects on how practice and patient communication have changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and practice shutdowns.

March 16, 2022

Taxing tobacco could mean life or death for infants

By Melissa Busch

Raising taxes on tobacco products may be associated with a reduction in neonatal and infant mortality worldwide, according to a new study of 159 countries published on March 16 in PLOS Global Public Health.

March 16, 2022

Oral surgeon fighting RI vaccine mandate returns to work

By Melissa Busch

Rhode Island has lifted its COVID-19 vaccine compliance order, permitting an unvaccinated oral and maxillofacial surgeon to return to work for the first time in months. The state health department had ordered the surgeon to stop treating patients in October, prompting the clinician to file a complaint.

March 15, 2022

COVID-19 vaccines may benefit oral health

By Melissa Busch

Getting inoculated with a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine may change a person's oral microbiome for the better. The vaccines could have a direct positive effect on oral health conditions, according to a recent study published in BMC Oral Health.

March 15, 2022

CU researchers create coating that inhibits caries-causing germs

By Melissa Busch

Researchers from the University of Colorado (CU) School of Dental Medicine in Aurora, CO, have created a targeted, antibiotic, regenerative dental coating that hampers bacteria that causes caries, paving the way for a new method to prevent tooth decay.

March 14, 2022

Philips receives Cuspies award at Chicago Midwinter

By Theresa Pablos

Philips received the Cuspies award for Best New Consumer Product for its Philips Sonicare Power Flosser at the 2022 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, which was held February 24-26 at the McCormick Place convention center.

March 13, 2022

Week in Review: Transplanted molar | Hygienists have big impact | New study on fluoride and IQ

By Theresa Pablos

March 11, 2022

Researchers unveil optical pH-monitoring prototype

By Amerigo Allegretto

The University of Washington revealed its optical pH-monitoring prototype, tested in a study published February 23 in IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. The prototype uses a low-power light system to monitor reactions with a florescent dye solution to find where tooth enamel is most at risk from plaque acidity.

March 10, 2022

Study ties fluoride to lower IQ, nonverbal deficits in kids

By Melissa Busch

Prenatal fluoride exposure may be linked to long-term lower general cognitive levels, specifically deficits in nonverbal IQ or visual-spatial and perceptual reasoning abilities, according to a study published March 9 in Environmental Research.

March 10, 2022

Henry Schein One receives Cuspies award at Chicago Midwinter

By Theresa Pablos

Henry Schein One received the Cuspies award for Best New or Updated Dental Software Product for Dentrix Voice Perio at the 2022 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, which was held February 24-26 at the McCormick Place convention center.

March 10, 2022

Bisco receives Cuspies award at Chicago Midwinter

By Theresa Pablos

Bisco received the Cuspies award for Best New Restorative Product for FluoroCal at the 2022 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, which was held February 24-26 at the McCormick Place convention center.

March 10, 2022

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