Dental Hygiene: Page 83

Rare bone marrow diseases linked to poor oral health

By Alex Dagostino

Patients with genetic disorders that impair the formation of blood cells and platelets may also have poor oral health, according to a study published on July 7 in the Pediatric Dental Journal. The oral health effects may be directly related to the diseases or other factors related to the conditions.

July 13, 2022

5 best practices for dental office cleaning

By Johnny Pallares

The state of your dental office reflects your service and attention to detail, writes Johnny Pallares. He shares five best practices for dental office cleaning to ensure your patients see a clean office and to show that you care about your work environment.

July 13, 2022

OSAP announces its new board of directors

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) announced the members of the 2022-2023 OSAP Association Board of Directors.

July 11, 2022

N.H. city halts water fluoridation due to U.S. fluoride shortage

By Melissa Busch

A U.S. shortage of sodium fluoride, which is added to public water supplies to prevent tooth decay, has led a municipality in New Hampshire to stop fluoridating its water for multiple towns for several months.

July 11, 2022

5 ways the oral microbiome influences health and disease

By Brian Maurer

Our mouth is home to the second-largest microbial community in our body known as the oral microbiome. Recently, we've come to better understand that the oral microbiome's influence extends beyond the mouth. Brian Maurer shares five systemic diseases impacted by oral bacteria.

July 11, 2022

One-quarter of dentists don't brush twice per day

By Alex Dagostino

Dentistry touts the importance of regular brushing and flossing, but more than one-quarter of dentists say they don't brush their teeth at least twice per day, according to a survey by Berxi, a venture within Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance.

July 10, 2022

Supreme Court passes on hygienist's medical marijuana case

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Supreme Court will not review decisions denying workers' compensation reimbursement for medical marijuana prescribed for job-related injuries, including a case involving a Minnesota dental hygienist.

July 8, 2022

Most ED visits for toothaches result in antibiotics

By Melissa Busch

Most adults and children who visit the emergency department (ED) for toothaches leave with prescriptions for antibiotics, according to a retrospective study published July 6 in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine

July 7, 2022

Diabetes affects tooth hardness in mice study

By Alex Dagostino

A recent animal study shows that type 1 diabetes can negatively affect the microhardness of enamel and dentine, according to findings published in the Archives of Oral Biology.

July 6, 2022

Bleeding gums? Consider hydrogen-rich water

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Bleeding gums may be typical, but they're not normal. In this column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg explores how the overproduction of free radicals in gum cells serves as a catalyst for active periodontal disease and why drinking hydrogen-rich water may improve gum health.

July 6, 2022

Man cleared for treatment after dentist hypnotizes him

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in New York hypnotized a 51-year-old patient to reduce his high blood pressure, clearing him to undergo scheduled restorative treatment, according to a case report recently published in the International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health.

July 5, 2022

DTA reminds members of new California law

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) is reminding members of a legal amendment that went into effect July 1 requiring special labeling for certain premoistened nonwoven disposable wipes manufactured beginning on this date in California.

June 30, 2022

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