Henry Schein offers upcoming webinars
2022-02-16
Henry Schein Dental is offering three upcoming webinars as part of a webinar series designed to enhance access to oral care among vulnerable patient populations.
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Dominion donates dental care kits
2022-02-16
Dominion National is donating thousands of dental care kits to local clinics and health departments throughout the mid-Atlantic region in recognition of National Children’s Dental
Cuspies winners highlight link between oral, overall health
2022-02-14
HuangshanDental.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Cuspies awards. Many of the people, products, and events that took home a trophy address
Oral bacteria may influence diabetes kidney complications
2022-02-14
In a recent study of patients with chronic periodontitis, oral bacteria significantly differed in patients who also had diabetic nephropathy, a common diabetes-related kidney complication.
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
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