Dental Hygiene: Page 95

Gut microbiome composition can predict type 2 diabetes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The composition of the gut microbiome can help predict the onset of type 2 diabetes, according to research published recently in Diabetes Care.

February 17, 2022

Colgate introduces recyclable tube with messaging

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate is rolling out a recyclable toothpaste tube in U.S markets and promoting the tube's recyclability through messaging on the packaging.

February 17, 2022

Gum disease is serious: Why don't we talk about it that way?

By Theresa Pablos

Gum disease is a serious condition that can have severe implications for oral and overall health. So why don't dental professionals talk about it that way? In a video timed for Gum Disease Awareness Month, Dr. Samuel Low explains why the dental industry should up the rhetoric about gum disease.

February 17, 2022

Henry Schein offers upcoming webinars

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein Dental is offering three upcoming webinars as part of a webinar series designed to enhance access to oral care among vulnerable patient populations.

February 16, 2022

Dominion donates dental care kits

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dominion National is donating thousands of dental care kits to local clinics and health departments throughout the mid-Atlantic region in recognition of National Children's Dental Health Month.

February 16, 2022

How to get clear about patient billing in 2022

By Dr. James V. Anderson

Inflation, infection control protocols, and staffing challenges: There's no doubt the cost of doing dentistry is on the rise. Some dentists have had to raise their patient fees, too. Dr. James V. Anderson offers five tips on how to be transparent about billing practices in 2022.

February 16, 2022

Cuspies winners highlight link between oral, overall health

By Theresa Pablos

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Cuspies awards. Many of the people, products, and events that took home a trophy address the relationship between oral and overall health -- a connection that is looking increasingly important over time.

February 14, 2022

Oral bacteria may influence diabetes kidney complications

By Hannah Welk

In a recent study of patients with chronic periodontitis, oral bacteria significantly differed in patients who also had diabetic nephropathy, a common diabetes-related kidney complication. One oral bacteria species in particular may be able to signal patients with renal involvement.

February 14, 2022

Bullying, discrimination push male hygienists to leave field

By Melissa Busch

Male dental hygienists experience gender discrimination, bullying, and sexual harassment in the workplace, according to a study published on February 8 in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene. These experiences may push male hygienists to leave the profession.

February 13, 2022

Week in Review: Complaint over vaccine mandate | Dental students opt for more school | Strokelike symptoms after treatment

By Theresa Pablos

February 11, 2022

ADA celebrates 20th anniversary of Give Kids A Smile

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Give Kids A Smile program, which has provided free oral healthcare education and services to more than 7 million underserved children in the U.S.

February 10, 2022

Periodontal disease and COVID-19: Is there a correlation?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontal disease has recently been identified as a potential risk factor for COVID-19. In this column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg further breaks down the connection between the inflammatory and infectious nature of periodontitis and SARS-CoV-2 infection.

February 9, 2022

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