Theresa Pablos[email protected]Oral BacteriaWeek in Review: Hygienist appreciation | Student burnout | Beetroots and oral bacteriaApril 9, 2021Dental PracticePractice Management Insider: Dentists play crucial role in COVID-19 vaccine awarenessApril 7, 2021AnesthesiaWeek in Review: Periodontitis health risks | Cure for tooth sensitivity | March MadnessApril 2, 2021RestorationsDental Dose: 3 things you don't know about articaineChances are, articaine is the local anesthetic of choice in your office. But how well do you know the ever-popular agent? In this episode of Dental Dose, pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, shares three articaine myths that might confuse even the most experienced dentist.April 1, 2021Dental EducationStudy shows lack of racial, ethnic diversity in dentistryPeople who identify as Black, Latino, and Native American are severely underrepresented in dentistry compared to the U.S. workforce as a whole, according to a study published on March 31 in JAMA Network Open.March 31, 2021Sports DentistryLet's talk mouthguards for National Facial Protection MonthApril 1 marks the start of National Facial Protection Month, which can be the perfect time to talk with patients and families about mouthguards and other tools to protect against sports injuries. Oral surgeon Dr. Louis Rafetto spoke with DrBicuspid.com about the occasion.March 31, 2021CardiovascularPeriodontitis poses heart risks for healthy patientsEven patients with periodontitis who are otherwise healthy may be at an increased risk for hypertension, according to findings published on March 29 in Hypertension. Patients with periodontitis but no other diseases were twice as likely to have elevated blood pressure as those with healthy gums.March 28, 2021Infection ControlWeek in Review: Better face shields | Overlooked dental trauma | New fluoride techMarch 26, 2021Hygiene ToolsMouthwashes show promise for stopping COVID-19 spreadTwo types of mouthwashes showed promise for halting transmission of the novel coronavirus in a recent in vitro study in Pathogens. Both Listerine and chlorhexidine gluconate slowed or stopped the virus from replicating without harming oral tissues.March 25, 2021RestorationsNew tech can give millions access to fluoridated waterTechnology 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, 2021Previous PagePage 27 of 34Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist pays to settle patient recruiting allegationsA dentist in Connecticut has agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve allegations that she paid fees to a patient recruiting firm in violation of state and U.S. laws.PediatricsDental diseases may affect kids' sleeping patternsDental HygieneSetting the standard in your operatory: Aligning dental teams and elevating carePatient CommunicationIncreasing case acceptance by 20%Sponsor ContentJoin Us
