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Textbook series a guide to success for hygienists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Christine Hovliaras, RDH, MBA, CDE, a hygiene professional, has released a series of textbooks intended to educate dental hygiene students and dental hygiene professionals about career opportunities in the industry.
February 18, 2013
Ancient teeth bacteria reveal oral disease evolution
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DNA preserved in calcified bacteria on the teeth of ancient human skeletons has shed light on the health consequences of the evolving diet and behavior from the Stone Age to the present (Nature Genetics, February 17, 2013).
February 18, 2013
Survey finds slim link between obesity, periodontitis
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
TORONTO - The findings from a recent Canadian health survey did not reveal a significant association between obesity and periodontitis -- despite the fact that previous studies found at least a 35% increased risk for periodontitis among obese individuals.
February 14, 2013
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Dental hygienist among top 10 jobs for 2013
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental hygienist is among the top 10 paying jobs requiring an associate's degree in the U.S., according to data released by CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists.
February 13, 2013
Temple Univ. researchers to assess LANAP protocols
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Millennium Dental Technologies has completed initial LANAP (laser-assisted new attachment procedure) protocol clinical training and licensure by two periodontal disease researchers at Temple University.
February 13, 2013
UConn dental student wins award for anticaries video
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A student at the University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Dental Medicine has won an award for a humorous video promoting oral health.
February 13, 2013
FDA asked to set limits on sugar
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine a safe level of added sugars in soft drinks and other beverages to help in the fight against diabetes, heart disease, and other health issues -- including oral health -- caused by consuming too much sugar.
February 12, 2013
Hu-Friedy kicks off Gracey contests
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In celebration of 100 years of dental hygiene, Hu-Friedy is kicking off two contests: the Oldest Gracey and Gracey Story.
February 11, 2013
Dental hygienists key to pilot program in Ind.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A pilot program using dental hygienists to help prevent caries in children from low-income families will be developed and tested in areas of northwestern Indiana that are most in need of dental services.
February 10, 2013
Dentist to pay hygienists $72K over infection control issues
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Maine dentist has been ordered to pay $72,000 to two former dental hygienists who complained about the office's infection control procedures.
February 6, 2013
Obesity linked to higher risk of perio disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Obesity, which impacts roughly one-third of the U.S. population, has been linked to periodontal disease, according to an article published in the January/February 2013 issue of General Dentistry.
February 5, 2013
Delta Dental survey finds more oral health gaps
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In conjunction with National Children's Dental Health Month, Delta Dental has released the findings of a new survey of nearly 1,000 caregivers.
February 5, 2013
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