ADA, Scholastic offer new tools for Tiny Smiles program
2019-11-04
The ADA and publisher Scholastic have invited family physicians to use new tools and resources for their Tiny Smiles dental health program. Available in both
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Teens’ sugar, caffeine intakes rise as screen time spikes
2019-10-30
Teens who spend much of the day watching TV or on their phones consume more sugared, caffeinated drinks, linking extended screen time and potential health
Oral health, diet can affect development of psoriasis
2019-10-29
A patient’s oral health and diet can have a significant effect on the development and severity of psoriasis, according to research published recently in Dermatology
Third of kids in Britain don’t brush at bedtime
2019-10-28
Approximately 1 in 3 children younger than age 12 in Britain don’t brush their teeth before bed, according to the findings of a new national
Oral HPV rate tops 6% in female teens
2019-10-28
The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the oral cavity was 6.2% among sexually active female adolescents in New York City, with a significant decrease
New ADA guideline: Antibiotics unnecessary for most toothaches
2019-10-24
Antibiotics are not recommended for most toothaches for managing urgent dental pain and swelling, according to a new ADA guideline published in the Journal of
Colo. may consider licensing dental therapists
2019-10-23
Colorado may become the next U.S. state to begin licensing dental therapists to improve access to oral healthcare, according to an article published online October
Study: Dental specialists prescribe millions of antibiotics
2019-10-16
Dentists and other dental specialists wrote about 9 million antibiotic prescriptions to patients during a three-year period despite growing concerns of antibiotic resistance, according to a
LeBeau Joins Aspen Dental as VP of Hygiene Support
2019-10-15
Aspen Dental Management Inc (ADMI) has named Jan LeBeau, RDH, vice president of hygiene support for the west coast. The hiring is designed to support
Sugary drinks account for majority of kids’ drink sales
2019-10-15
Sugary drinks accounted for almost two-thirds of children’s drink sales in 2018, according to a report published on October 16. Beverage manufacturers also spent millions
American Academy of Pediatrics releases oral health primer
2019-10-06
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an online resource for pediatricians about children’s oral health needs. Called “Oral Health Prevention Primer,” the resource
Week in Review: Prophylactic antibiotics | Effectiveness of interdental brushes | Dental Exam
2019-10-04
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The issue of prophylactic antibiotics before dental procedures remains a controversial topic. New data presented at IDWeek 2019 revealed that antibiotics may
