Are you talking to your patients about ‘COVID tongue’?
2021-02-18
SARS-CoV-2 infection may be associated with geographic tongue (GT), which some patients are referring to as “COVID tongue,” according to a letter to the editor
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OSAP posts infection prevention, control guide for school sealant programs
2021-02-15
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has published a new infection prevention and control guide for school sealant programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crest, Oral-B seek nominations for pediatric oral health champions
2021-02-15
Crest and Oral-B are seeking nominations from the public for a sweepstakes to benefit pediatric and family dental professionals and offices who demonstrate commitment to
Dominion donates dental care kits for kids
2021-02-11
Dental and vision insurer Dominion National is donating thousands of dental care kits to local clinics and health departments throughout the Mid-Atlantic region to promote
Pop Sonic donates 50K toothbrushes to America’s ToothFairy
2021-02-09
Pop Sonic said it has donated 50,000 bamboo toothbrushes to nonprofit organization America’s ToothFairy. The donated toothbrushes were then distributed by America’s ToothFairy to 49
AAAS 2021: OSU professor shares oral microbiome facts
2021-02-09
A professor of periodontology at Ohio State University (OSU) gave the scientific community an update on the relationship between oral and overall health at the
Flossing, toothbrushing plummet during pandemic
2021-02-07
More than 1 in 5 people said they’re flossing and brushing their teeth less often during the COVID-19 pandemic in a new survey from the
Dental Hygiene Careers Remain Rewarding Despite Challenges
2021-02-01
It’s no secret that dental hygiene is considered a great profession. In fact, year after year, it is recognized as such. US News and World
NYU receives $2.9M for oral cancer pain research
2021-01-31
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded researchers at New York University
Imaging leads to removal of 3-cm toy from dementia patient
2021-01-24
Imaging helped physicians identify and remove a spinning-top toy from an 83-year-old woman in Florida who had end-stage dementia and an oral fixation. Details of
Gum disease bacteria may up heart disease risk in RA patients
2020-11-29
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have elevated rates of periodontal and cardiovascular disease, suggesting that their immune responses to gum disease bacteria may be linked to
Imaging saves teen with oral surgery-linked ‘forgotten disease’
2020-11-04
Imaging and early antibiotic intervention saved the life of an 18-year-old man in Kansas who was diagnosed with Lemierre syndrome, or the “forgotten disease,” after
