Dental Hygiene: Page 88

Masks out, sunglasses in for day 1 of CDA Presents
By Theresa Pablos
ANAHEIM - The sun shines, palm trees sway, and many attendees smile -- without masks -- at the 2022 California Dental Association's (CDA) CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry meeting.
May 11, 2022
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Here's what to know about respiratory safety in 2022
By Theresa Pablos
ANAHEIM - The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the way dental practices think about respiratory safety. In an interview with DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Theresa Pablos, Nancy Dewhirst, RDH, who will speak at the 2022 California Dental Association's (CDA) CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry meeting, discusses the issues that have arisen because of the pandemic and what dental professionals need to be aware of.
May 11, 2022
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Antibiotic use leads to woman's black hairy tongue
By Melissa Busch
A 69-year-old woman developed black hairy tongue after taking an antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat bacterial infections, according to a recent case report published in the American Journal of Case Reports.
May 10, 2022
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Does dentistry need to shake up its approach to gum disease?
By Melissa Busch
Identifying patients at greater risk of having active and progressing periodontal disease remains challenging, so it may be time for a new approach, according to a commentary published on May 4 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
May 9, 2022
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$424K grant will study how to get doctors to apply fluoride
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. National Institutes of Health awarded a $424,000 grant to researchers at Kennesaw State University in Georgia to assess and reduce barriers associated with pediatricians applying fluoride varnish to children's teeth.
May 9, 2022
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U.S. adults don't know conditions linked to oral health
By Melissa Busch
Though most adults in the U.S. consider oral health to be important to overall health, too many don't know which conditions are linked to poor oral health, according to a report published May 5 by Delta Dental Plans Association.
May 8, 2022
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Week in Review: Hot topics about gum disease | Dentist charged in $5M plot | Conflicting fluoride information
By Melissa Busch
May 6, 2022
Woman develops air in skull after debridement procedure
By Melissa Busch
A 62-year-old woman developed a life-threatening presence of air within her skull when a dental clinic used an air-polishing device to perform submucosal debridement to treat her peri-implantitis lesion, according to a case report published May 3 in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.
May 5, 2022
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Mothers get conflicting messages on fluoride
By Hannah Welk
Mothers often receive conflicting information about the use of fluoride to promote healthy teeth, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. This conflicting information, some of which is false, makes it difficult for them to make oral health decisions for their children.
May 4, 2022
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Are antibiotics needed for gum disease? A $2.4M trial will find out
By Melissa Busch
A $2.4 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research will conduct a clinical trial that explores the use of antibiotics in combination with other therapies to treat periodontal disease.
May 2, 2022
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Periodontal disease tied to heart attack outcomes
By Hannah Welk
People with periodontal disease are at increased risk of hospitalization due to a heart attack. But those with active periodontal treatment are more likely to adhere to postacute care visits, according to a study published April 20 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
May 1, 2022
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FDA proposes ban on menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, which are more frequently used by young people, in the hopes of preventing the next generation from smoking.
April 28, 2022
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