Dental Hygiene

Soda tax may be linked to drop in dental-related hospital stays
More than 5,500 hospital admissions for tooth decay for kids may have been prevented due to the implementation of a soft drink tax in the U.K., according to a study recently published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention, and Health.
November 30, 2023
Soda Can Sugar Hand
Md. dentist journeys to Israel to support soldiers in Israel
Dr. Gary Bauman, a dentist in Maryland, recounts his and his wife's trip to support soldiers in Israel.
November 27, 2023
Dr. Gary Bauman and his wife, Sherri, pose with Benco Dental oral care products they delivered to soldiers in Israel. Image courtesy of the Baumans.
Vigorous exercise makes you sick, and your saliva proves it
Saliva tests reveal that intense exercise leads to bacterial changes in the mouth. Additionally, there was a drop in signaling molecules that help fight viral infections, according to a study published in Military Medical Research.
November 27, 2023
Exercise Walking Pexels
USPSTF doesn’t endorse adult dental screenings by PCPs
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) does not support oral health screenings and preventive interventions done by primary care providers (PCPs) for asymptomatic adults.
November 22, 2023
Board Table Chairs
OSAP, CDC recognize U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will celebrate U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week November 18-24.
November 22, 2023
Dental Team Masks
Premier Dental introduces ProFlare
Dental manufacturer Premier Dental has launched ProFlare, a disposable prophy angle.
November 21, 2023
The new ProFlare articulating disposable prophy angle. Image courtesy of Premier Dental.
New dental paste to treat oral lesions comes to market
MidAmerica Pharmaceuticals’ dental paste, Kourzeq, will be available for the treatment of oral lesions, including canker sores, via telehealth consultations.
November 16, 2023
Kourzeq (triamcinolone acetonide dental paste USP, 0.1%). Image courtesy of MidAmerica Pharmaceuticals and BeyondMD.
AAP launches dental hygiene initiative
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has launched an initiative to educate dental hygienists on periodontal topics.
November 15, 2023
Dental Assistant 2
Quip launches mouthguards, teeth whitening kit
Oral health company quip has launched new custom-fit nightguards, mouthguards, and teeth whitening kits.
November 14, 2023
quip sports guard. Image courtesy of quip.
Rinse, brushes may manage gum disease in patients with diabetes
Rinsing with chlorhexidine and using interdental brushes regularly may be an effective, at-home way for patients with diabetes being treated for periodontitis to control gum disease.
November 9, 2023
Gum Inflammation
Lose weight, gain caries. Maybe?
Patients who undergo bariatric surgery may face a greater risk of developing caries compared to those who have medical treatment, including drug therapy.
November 8, 2023
Obesity
Proclaim offering dental teams trial of oral irrigator
Health company Proclaim is looking for dental professionals interested in trying its Custom-Jet Oral Irrigator.
November 3, 2023
The Proclaim Custom-Jet Oral Irrigator. Image courtesy of Proclaim.
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