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Dental Hygiene: Page 85
Do's and don'ts for optimum oral health in later life
By
Dr. Lorenz Uebersax
By 2030, at least 20% of the population in the U.S., Canada, and nearly all of the European countries will be over the age of 65. Dr. Lorenz Uebersax shares why now is the time to prioritize the oral health of these patients and how your practice can care for them.
June 20, 2022
Week in Review: Study questions safety of amalgam fillings | Pacific Dental integrates medical records | Intriguing jaw necrosis cases
By
Theresa Pablos
June 17, 2022
CDHA releases oral care plan for older adults
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) has released a policy paper urging the Canadian government to commit $2 billion over five years toward delivering an oral health program for older adults.
June 16, 2022
COVID-19 survivors may be at risk of jaw osteonecrosis
By
Melissa Busch
Survivors of COVID-19 may be at risk of developing spontaneous osteonecrosis of the jaw, according to a case series published June 14 in
BMC Infectious Diseases
. These are believed to be the first reported cases of jaw osteonecrosis following SARS-CoV-2 infection.
June 16, 2022
Patient satisfaction with dental insurance drops
By
Alex Dagostino
Overall satisfaction with dental plans is down 15 points on a 1,000-point scale from a year ago, according to data released by J.D. Power on June 14. The survey, says J.D. Powers, highlights that dental plan providers must employ strong communication strategies to highlight the value of the insurance plan, and they must increase customer satisfaction.
June 16, 2022
DANB, OSAP unveil infection prevention and control certification
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) launched the Dental Industry Specialist in Infection Prevention and Control (DISIPC) certification program.
June 15, 2022
Why the war in Ukraine might make root canals more difficult
By
Darius Tahir
The war in Ukraine is being felt worldwide, and the U.S. healthcare system is not immune. Supplies of helium, critical for magnetic resonance imaging machines, and nitrous oxide, important for dentistry, are two healthcare products that have been mired by shortages.
June 15, 2022
Gentler brushing may be just around the bend
By
Melissa Busch
Using a toothbrush designed with a jointlike element, which makes the neck flexible, may result in patients exerting less force when cleaning their teeth, according to a new study published June 8 in
BMC Oral Health
.
June 12, 2022
Week in Review: Kidney function tied to blood fluoride levels | Dental care before heart surgeries | Mental health issues common for dentists
By
Theresa Pablos
June 10, 2022
Nearly half of dentists experience mental health issues
By
Melissa Busch
More than 40% of dentists say they have experienced a mental health issue, including burnout, mood disorders, or serious thoughts of suicide. Too many don't consider taking a break from practicing, according to a study published June 9 in
Healthcare Management Forum
.
June 9, 2022
Liquid Core Gum Company releases charcoal-based gum
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Liquid Core Gum Company has released a new chewing gum containing activated charcoal and hydroxyapatite.
June 9, 2022
Hypertension and tooth loss: Which one is the cause?
By
Alex Dagostino
The relationship between tooth loss and hypertension may be bidirectional, according to a study published June 2 in the
Journal of Dentistry
. Because of a lack of unanimity in the literature, researchers conducted the study to examine the association between the two conditions.
June 8, 2022
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