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Dental Hygiene: Page 86
Kidney function tied to higher blood fluoride in U.S. teens
By
Melissa Busch
Fluoride levels were higher in the blood of U.S. adolescents with lower renal function, according to a study published June 7 in
Environmental Research
. The findings suggest a relationship between kidney function, plasma fluoride levels, and the levels of fluoride in community drinking water.
June 7, 2022
Why dentists should look for numb chin syndrome
By
Alex Dagostino
Numb chin syndrome is a rare sensory neuropathy of the mental nerve. Because oral healthcare professionals are often the first to encounter patients with this condition, they should recognize and understand it, according to a recent study published in the
Journal of the American Dental Association
.
June 6, 2022
Patients know good oral health habits but still don't do them
By
Melissa Busch
Most dental patients understand the benefits of flossing and using a mouth rinse; however, only about 1 in 6 engage in these habits daily, according to a study published June 2 in the
Journal of Dental Hygiene
.
June 5, 2022
The evolutionary significance of a kiss
By
Alex Dagostino
Have you ever wondered what's in a kiss? Research suggests that kissing may have broader evolutionary significance than social and romantic implications. The article was published in the June edition of the
Journal of the American Dental Association
.
June 5, 2022
Week in Review: Top 10 dental service organizations | Rare abscess in chewing muscle | Save or splurge on 3D printers?
By
Theresa Pablos
June 3, 2022
How sugar taxes impact low-income communities
By
Alex Dagostino
Research published June 1 in
JAMA Open Network
provides compelling evidence that sugar-sweetened beverage taxes decrease consumption of sugary drinks. Though the evidence is convincing, the study's authors urge policymakers to consider the larger impact of these taxes on society.
June 2, 2022
Technology Focus: Hands-on with Premier's 4-in-1 oral care system
By
Theresa Pablos
In
DrBicuspid.com's
Technology Focus video series, Premier Dental President and CEO Julie Charlestein provides an overview of the Izzo 4-in-1 teeth cleaning kit.
June 2, 2022
ADA praises deployment of new fluoridation technology
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Association (ADA) highlighted initiatives in several states to deploy new water fluoridation systems, according to a news article on the organization's website.
June 1, 2022
Are sugar taxes actually effective?
By
Alex Dagostino
More than 45 countries and local jurisdictions have implemented taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages. But are these taxes effective? To find out, researchers systematically reviewed and meta analyzed existing literature in a new article published June 1 in
JAMA Network Open
.
June 1, 2022
Patients' mental health affects their oral health
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Individuals with mental health conditions such as depression are linked to poor oral hygiene and other dental problems, strengthening the link between mental and oral health, according to a report released in May from the U.S. nonprofit CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
May 31, 2022
What factors contribute to halitosis in elderly patients?
By
Alex Dagostino
Older adults are more susceptible to chronic oral health concerns, including caries, periodontal disease, and halitosis. Researchers evaluated the prevalence of halitosis and associated factors among older adults in a new study published May 25 in the
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
.
May 30, 2022
Business & Industry Insider: Top 10 DSOs: The largest companies keep growing
By
Theresa Pablos
May 25, 2022
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