Periodontics: Page 155

Periodontal disease pushes thousands to the ER
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Individuals with acute and aggressive periodontitis are more likely to visit hospital emergency rooms (ER) than those without, costing U.S. hospitals millions of dollars in the process, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology.
January 3, 2011
Systematic review supports safety of oscillating toothbrushes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oscillating-rotating toothbrushes are safe compared with manual toothbrushes, according to a systematic literature review in the Journal of Periodontology.
January 3, 2011
Kids with asthma have more caries, gingivitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Children and adolescents with asthma have somewhat more caries and suffer more often from gingivitis than people of similar age without asthma, according to a thesis presented and successfully defended at the Sahlgrenska Academy, part of the University of Gothenburg.
January 2, 2011
Foundation gives $204K for Mont. kids' dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A $240,000 New Year's Eve grant from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation will underwrite three years of dental screenings for low-income children in Montana, according to a story in the Missoulian.
January 2, 2011
Periodontal therapy does not improve preterm or low birth weight rates
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Periodontal therapy of pregnant women does not reduce the rates of preterm or low birth weight (LBW) infants, according to a new meta-analysis by researchers in Brazil.
January 2, 2011
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To polish or not to polish?
By Caren M. Barnes
A veteran hygienist describes a simple solution to the ages-old dilemma presented by selective polishing.
January 2, 2011
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Many physicians still resist doing oral health assessments
By Erin Archer, RN
Most primary medical care providers are still not comfortable performing basic oral health assessments, and many consider oral health outside their realm of practice, a number of recent studies have found. But efforts are under way to change this mindset.
December 29, 2010
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Study: Pomegranate mouth rinse effective against plaque
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pomegranate mouth rinse should be explored as a long-term antiplaque rinse with prophylactic benefits, according to a new study in Quintessence International.
December 28, 2010
Disposable bib prevents cross-infection from scrubs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dental hygienist has developed a new product that aims to reduce cross-infection from blood and saliva that is splashed back onto the dental team's scrubs during dental procedures.
December 26, 2010
CDA gets award for support of oral health and education
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) has received the 2011 William J. Gies Vision Award by the ADEAGies Foundation for its support of oral health and oral health education, the organization announced.
December 22, 2010
Bad bacteria common on anesthesia providers' hands
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Contaminating bacteria are very commonly found on the hands of anesthesia providers, with high rates of transmission to the surgical field during operations, reports a study in the January issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.
December 21, 2010
What is microsonic scaling?
By Caren M. Barnes
Don't be alarmed if you haven't heard of microsonic scaling or don't know what it is. Turns out it's something dental practitioners already use every day, according to Caren Barnes, a dental hygienist and professor of dental hygiene at the University of Nebraska.
December 21, 2010
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