ADA celebrates 20th anniversary of Give Kids A Smile
2022-02-10
The ADA is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Give Kids A Smile program, which has provided free oral healthcare education and services to more
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Periodontal disease and COVID-19: Is there a correlation?
2022-02-09
The SARS-CoV-2 virus causing COVID-19 has plunged the world into a major crisis. The disease is characterized by strong infectivity, high morbidity, and high mortality.
Hygiene Insider: Oral bacteria may influence diabetes kidney complications
2022-02-09
Dear Hygiene Insider, Scientists already knew there was a link between gum health and diabetes, but a recent study has furthered our understanding. In a
Novel toothbrush outperforms sonic brush for whitening
2022-02-03
A novel radiofrequency toothbrush left teeth whiter and worked better against tooth stains than a sonic vibrating toothbrush, according to a study published in the
Pictorial health warnings curb purchases of sugary drinks for children
2022-02-01
A picture may be worth a thousand words of warning about the dangers of sugar, according to research published on February 1 in PLOS Medicine.
Do patients with prosthetics need antibiotic prophylaxis?
2022-01-30
Dental professionals may want to reconsider the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with prosthetic joints. The findings of a new study in JAMA Network
Leaky gut, leaky mouth must both be treated
2022-01-24
A “leaky gut” and a “leaky mouth” are like leaky plumbing pipes. If your plumbing pipes are leaking, then you have to get all of
Crest, Oral-B to celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month
2022-01-23
Oral-B and Procter & Gamble’s Crest plan to mark Children’s Dental Health Month in February by offering awards to pediatric and family dental professionals who
Mothers, formula-fed babies have more similar oral bacteria
2022-01-19
New research suggests that infants who are formula fed share more of their mothers’ oral microbiome than babies who are only breastfed. The findings were
Which U.S. states are best, worst for dental health?
2022-01-03
Which U.S. state has the best dental health? Connecticut, according to a new survey published by national dental provider Express Dentist. The survey measured 25
Henry Schein supports TeamSmile program
2021-12-13
Henry Schein has donated more than $100,000 in products, software, training, and support to nonprofit organization TeamSmile for its 2021 program. TeamSmile is a nonprofit
Ky. football player scores big with dental hygiene ad
2021-12-07
College football standout Josh Paschal, a defensive end for the Kentucky Wildcats, has been dubbed a “game wrecker” for blowing out opposing teams’ plays before
