Tony Edwards[email protected]Oral BacteriaHygiene Insider: Dentistry after dark? Floss Bar extends hygienist hoursFebruary 6, 2018Oral BacteriaStudy seeks best cleanser for denture biofilmWhile keeping dentures clean can be a challenge, it is important for a patient's oral health to try to eliminate Candida albicans biofilm that grows on these appliances. A new study tested three denture cleansers on three different denture resins to find out how effective they are against this fungus.February 6, 2018DSOLeaders in Dentistry: Melissa Marquez, DentalOne PartnersMelissa Marquez began her career as a dental assistant before focusing on dentistry's business aspects. Her experience of working in private practice before becoming a senior vice president with DentalOne Partners, a dental service organization, makes her well-placed to discuss the challenges the profession faces in the latest installment of our Leaders in Dentistry seriesFebruary 5, 2018Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: New dental wellness report; plus perio link with diabetes and tax reformFebruary 1, 2018Dental PracticeNew report ranks dental wellness in U.S. statesWhich U.S. states have the best and the worst overall dental health? Which states have the lowest and highest concentrations of dentists? A February 1 report from a personal finance website has the answers to those questions and more.February 1, 2018RestorationsGlass-matrix ceramic materials show strength in new studyWhen creating restorations using a CAD/CAM system, material options include a glass-matrix ceramic and a resin composite. However, newer materials may offer more strength and hardness. Researchers put five of these newer materials to the test.January 31, 2018CosmeticCosmetic Dentistry Insider: Study seeks best cleanser for denture biofilmJanuary 30, 2018EndodonticsCan a laser improve root canal success rates?Can using a laser improve outcomes of your root canal treatments? A new in vitro study compared laser and nonlaser treatments on the binding strengths of glass-fiber posts. Researchers found that the laser was a useful addition to treatment.January 28, 2018Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Opioid prescriptions; plus sleep apnea stroke risk and improving collectionsJanuary 25, 2018BrainStudy: Sleep apnea increases risk of stroke recurrenceStroke survivors who also have sleep apnea are more likely to experience another stroke or even die, according to study presented this week at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference. The researchers highlighted several risk factors in their presentation.January 25, 2018Previous PagePage 33 of 102Next PageTop StoriesPublic HealthWork less for the good of teeth? Maybe.A new study reveals that working long hours leads women to skip dental visits, with white-collar workers affected the most.Smile DesignZirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!PeriodonticsDr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition ProgramLegal IssuesPair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scamDental HygieneThis may push your hygienist to quit
