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
dental hygiene
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
Prophylactic antibiotics may cause serious side effects
2019-10-03
Prophylactic antibiotics prescribed before dental procedures may cause serious adverse events, including allergic reactions requiring hospitalization and bacterial infections, according to new data presented on
Study links missing teeth to cardiovascular disease
2019-10-02
Americans with no teeth were significantly more likely to also have cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of mortality in the U.S., than individuals who did
Review shows link between gum disease and hypertension
2019-09-25
Having gum disease puts people at greater risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a review published September 24 in the European Society of
Kids with autism have fewer caries but other oral health issues
2019-09-19
Children with autism experience fewer caries and decayed, missing, and filled teeth than their neurotypical peers, according to the findings of a new study. However,
Kids with type 1 diabetes have more caries
2019-09-17
Two-thirds of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes have dental caries, according to a systematic review published in BMC Oral Health on September 14
Kids’ bad breath linked to specific salivary enzyme
2019-09-16
An increase in the activity of a specific salivary enzyme, β-galactosidases, is linked to bad breath in children, according to a recent study in the
Henry Schein Awards Academic Grants to Dental Hygiene Students
2019-09-12
Henry Schein presented five Farmingdale State College SUNY dental hygiene students with Henry Schein Farmingdale State College SUNY Academic Grants during the school’s recent Department
FDA to regulate flavored e-cigarettes after spike in use
2019-09-10
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced plans on September 11 to regulate flavored electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in response to an alarming spike in