School-based program leads to 50% drop in untreated caries
2021-03-03
A school-based oral health program resulted in a 50% reduction in untreated cavities in a study of 7,000 elementary students in the U.S. The findings
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Nanobubbles May Improve Dental Cleanings
2021-02-28
Insights into how ultra-fast vibrations form tiny, powerful bubbles could be used to improve how teeth are cleaned during dental appointments, according to the University
National Tooth Fairy Day: Baby teeth worth more than ever
2021-02-25
Children are raking in more cash than ever for their primary teeth. As National Tooth Fairy Day approaches, taking place on February 28, dental teams
2 bills back dental therapy in Fla.
2021-02-22
Bills paving the way for dental therapists to work and secure reimbursement have been proposed in the House of Representatives and Senate in the state
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
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