Dental Hygiene: Page 92

Va. clinic offers care to underserved communities

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Free dental care will be given to the underprivileged in Virginia and Washington, DC, who can't afford dental care during Dental Helping Hands Day on November 13.

October 21, 2021

Woman loses vision in one eye due to tooth infection-induced cellulitis

By Melissa Busch

A 54-year-old woman lost vision in one eye after developing orbital cellulitis following a tooth extraction, according to a recent case report published in Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

October 21, 2021

Can unbiased hiring help fix the pay gap?

By Theresa Pablos

October 21 is Latina equal pay day -- the day when the average annual pay for Latina women working full-time equals what white, non-Hispanic men earned the year prior. To mark the event, we spoke with DentalPost CEO Tonya Lanthier, RDH, about pay gaps and the importance of diverse dental teams.

October 20, 2021

4th dental therapy program in U.S. launches in Minn.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The fourth dental therapy program in the U.S. has launched at Minnesota State University, Mankato, indicating a growing demand for these professionals, according to a story published on October 15 by Pew Charitable Trusts.

October 19, 2021

Patients see the dentist less often after a hospital stay

By Hannah Welk

Patients are less likely to visit a dentist after a hospital stay, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. They are slightly less likely to undergo certain types of dental procedures, including periodontic, endodontic, and oral surgery services.

October 19, 2021

Hygienists brace to battle dentists over practice laws

By Giles Bruce

This year, the Illinois Legislature considered measures to allow hygienists to clean the teeth of certain patients without a dentist. But when the Illinois State Dental Society met with key lawmakers, the proposals seemed doomed. The situation is indicative of legislative dynamics around the U.S.

October 19, 2021

Henry Schein supports expanded COVID vaccine distribution effort

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein CEO Stanley Bergman has released a statement supporting congressional efforts to expand COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

October 18, 2021

OraPharma launches periodontal disease app

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

OraPharma has launched MyPerioHealth, an educational app designed to allow patients and dental professionals to quickly review stages and grades of periodontal disease on a cellphone or tablet together at the point of care.

October 13, 2021

Hands on with the Philips Sonicare Power Flosser

By Theresa Pablos

LAS VEGAS - Philips is expanding its oral healthcare line with the introduction of the Philips Sonicare Power Flosser, which the company showcased at the ADA's SmileCon meeting. The flosser features an X-shaped nozzle design and a 90-second deep clean mode.

October 13, 2021

Hygienist who had COVID-19 and worked settles Iowa charges

By Melissa Busch

A dental hygienist accused of continuing to work while knowing she had COVID-19 agreed to pay a $100 fine to settle charges with the Iowa Dental Board, according to a final order recently issued by the board.

October 13, 2021

Davids debuts whitening toothpaste with NASA technology

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Davids Natural Toothpaste has launched a new whitening toothpaste for sensitive teeth that uses NASA-developed nanohydroxyapatite to help repair enamel.

October 12, 2021

Northern Calif. dental school gets $250K grant

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation has awarded a $225,000 grant to the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

October 12, 2021

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