Dental Hygiene: Page 81

How dentistry can win the battle against 'Dr. Google'

By Melissa Busch

It's a familiar problem for dental professionals: the patient who consults too often with "Dr. Google." Misinformation on the internet has some patients challenging the experts. One presenter at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting advised meeting patient demands with effective communication.

March 1, 2022

Sonicare or Oral-B? Midwinter attendees answer rapid-fire questions

By Theresa Pablos

Sonicare or Oral-B? String floss or water flosser? Dentist or hygienist? Attendees at the recent Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting answered these questions and more in a new video special called "This or That."

February 28, 2022

How to treat dental patients who use marijuana

By Melissa Busch

CHICAGO - Smoking or ingesting marijuana can wreak havoc on the oral cavity, exacerbating gum disease and causing dry mouth, and can be life-threatening when mixed with some anesthetics, according to a presenter at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

February 27, 2022

Lasers are a hot topic: Biolase CEO discusses why

By Theresa Pablos

CHICAGO - Lasers aren't new, but they're nonetheless a hot topic right now in dentistry. What's accounting for the sudden interest? The COVID-19 pandemic, said Biolase CEO John Beaver during a video interview at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

February 27, 2022

How dentists can help victims of human trafficking

By Leah Sherwood

Dental injuries or diseases can sometimes be red flags for human trafficking, which is why dentists should know which patients are at risk and how to intervene, according to a webinar hosted by the ADA on February 23.

February 23, 2022

Evidence suggests vaping contributes to gum disease

By Hannah Welk

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) alter oral health and may contribute to gum disease, according to a study published in mBio on February 22. People who vaped e-cigarettes in the study had a less healthy oral microbiome than nonsmokers did -- but could still be healthier than cigarette smokers.

February 21, 2022

Splatter may be on eyewear even if dental teams don't see it

By Melissa Busch

Blood and saliva droplets that are invisible to the naked eye can be found on protective eyewear worn by dental professionals after treating patients, according to a study published online February 14 in Clinical Oral Investigations.

February 21, 2022

Week in Review: Rare lesions on dental x-rays | Cuspies winners announced | Debt plaguing dental grads

By Theresa Pablos

February 18, 2022

Gut microbiome composition can predict type 2 diabetes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The composition of the gut microbiome can help predict the onset of type 2 diabetes, according to research published recently in Diabetes Care.

February 17, 2022

Colgate introduces recyclable tube with messaging

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate is rolling out a recyclable toothpaste tube in U.S markets and promoting the tube's recyclability through messaging on the packaging.

February 17, 2022

Gum disease is serious: Why don't we talk about it that way?

By Theresa Pablos

Gum disease is a serious condition that can have severe implications for oral and overall health. So why don't dental professionals talk about it that way? In a video timed for Gum Disease Awareness Month, Dr. Samuel Low explains why the dental industry should up the rhetoric about gum disease.

February 17, 2022

Henry Schein offers upcoming webinars

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein Dental is offering three upcoming webinars as part of a webinar series designed to enhance access to oral care among vulnerable patient populations.

February 16, 2022

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