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Dental Hygiene: Page 94
Hygienist brushes off plastic to start eco-friendly business
By
Melissa Busch
During her decade-plus career as a registered dental hygienist, Ashley Heenan grew tired of hearing that many patients threw away the plastic goodie bags that were given at the end of their visits.
March 3, 2022
ADHA apologizes for role in sustained systemic racism
By
Melissa Busch
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) is apologizing for its role in perpetuating a culture of discrimination among communities of color, according to a press release issued March 3 by the organization.
March 3, 2022
Ultradent expands Gemini laser family
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental material manufacturer Ultradent Products unveiled its Gemini Evo diode laser.
March 1, 2022
Fast 5: Dentist, hygienist guess survey answers in record time
By
Theresa Pablos
What's your favorite sugary treat? How many dollars is a baby tooth worth? And who is a celebrity with a nice smile? Two brave Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting attendees tried to guess the top answers of people polled at the show.
March 1, 2022
How dentistry can win the battle against 'Dr. Google'
By
Melissa Busch
It's a familiar problem for dental professionals: the patient who consults too often with "Dr. Google." Misinformation on the internet has some patients challenging the experts. One presenter at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting advised meeting patient demands with effective communication.
March 1, 2022
Sonicare or Oral-B? Midwinter attendees answer rapid-fire questions
By
Theresa Pablos
Sonicare or Oral-B? String floss or water flosser? Dentist or hygienist? Attendees at the recent Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting answered these questions and more in a new video special called "This or That."
February 28, 2022
How to treat dental patients who use marijuana
By
Melissa Busch
CHICAGO - Smoking or ingesting marijuana can wreak havoc on the oral cavity, exacerbating gum disease and causing dry mouth, and can be life-threatening when mixed with some anesthetics, according to a presenter at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 27, 2022
Lasers are a hot topic: Biolase CEO discusses why
By
Theresa Pablos
CHICAGO - Lasers aren't new, but they're nonetheless a hot topic right now in dentistry. What's accounting for the sudden interest? The COVID-19 pandemic, said Biolase CEO John Beaver during a video interview at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 27, 2022
How dentists can help victims of human trafficking
By
Leah Sherwood
Dental injuries or diseases can sometimes be red flags for human trafficking, which is why dentists should know which patients are at risk and how to intervene, according to a webinar hosted by the ADA on February 23.
February 23, 2022
Evidence suggests vaping contributes to gum disease
By
Hannah Welk
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) alter oral health and may contribute to gum disease, according to a study published in
mBio
on February 22. People who vaped e-cigarettes in the study had a less healthy oral microbiome than nonsmokers did -- but could still be healthier than cigarette smokers.
February 21, 2022
Splatter may be on eyewear even if dental teams don't see it
By
Melissa Busch
Blood and saliva droplets that are invisible to the naked eye can be found on protective eyewear worn by dental professionals after treating patients, according to a study published online February 14 in
Clinical Oral Investigations
.
February 21, 2022
Week in Review: Rare lesions on dental x-rays | Cuspies winners announced | Debt plaguing dental grads
By
Theresa Pablos
February 18, 2022
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