Smile Design: Page 58

NIDCR seeks input on research projects

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is seeking input from research and clinical practice communities, industry, interested organizations, and the public at large on its support of potential research in understudied and significant area of science.

March 25, 2021

New York school-based dental health services to reopen

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

After a mandated shutdown imposed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York will reopen state-run programs that provide dental healthcare to children in underserved communities.

March 25, 2021

'Hollywood smile' more popular than ever, survey finds

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The so-called "Hollywood smile" is becoming increasingly popular among regular people, not just celebrities, according to a survey by DentaVox of 1,975 global respondents.

March 24, 2021

Medicaid coverage tied to better oral health, job prospects

By Melissa Busch

People who enrolled in dental coverage via a Medicaid expansion program reported having healthier mouths in a new study published on March 22 in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Improved oral health also helped them excel at work or seek new jobs, they reported.

March 24, 2021

Survey: Dental practice revenue dropped 6% in 2020

By Bruce Hogan

The pandemic has led to an uneven recovery for dentists, according to new survey data from SoftwarePundit and Dental Intelligence. In 2020, the top 10% of practices actually performed better than in the prior year, while the bottom 10% of practices saw worse performance.

March 23, 2021

Colgate announces research excellence award recipients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate has announced the 2021 winners of its Colgate Award for Research Excellence, which recognizes academic researchers with a $30,000 grant.

March 22, 2021

New tech can give millions access to fluoridated water

By Theresa Pablos

Technology funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could give 19 million people in the U.S. access to optimally fluoridated water for the first time. The system uses a fluoride tablet that dissolves in water, similar to how chlorine tablets work for swimming pools.

March 21, 2021

1st East Coast dental therapist starts work

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The East Coast's first-ever dental therapist, Claire Roesler, started her job in Bangor, ME, at Penobscot Community Health Care this month.

March 21, 2021

Is wearing a mask affecting your dental health?

By Dr. Jeffrey Ganeles

Does wearing a mask actually affect one's dental health? In this timely piece, Dr. Jeffrey Ganeles breaks down the slight misconception of "mask mouth" and shares 10 tips to help protect teeth during the pandemic.

March 17, 2021

CDC report visualizes need for dental safety net in Ga.

By Theresa Pablos

A March 11 graphic published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) visualizes how well dental safety programs meet the needs of children in Georgia. Similar graphics could be made for other states to help decision-makers better identify gaps in resources.

March 16, 2021

Second Opinion: I'm concerned about the spread of COVID-19

Dental offices have never dealt with an infectious disease quite like COVID-19. In this open letter, one registered dental hygienist shares her concerns about the disease's effect on communities, dental health professionals, and patients.

March 15, 2021

DirectaDentalGroup partners with Style Italiano

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental materials manufacturer DirectaDentalGroup announced it is the newest Style Italiano partner.

March 14, 2021

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