FDI Presents Smile Awards at 2019 Conference
2019-09-09
The FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) recognized its 2019 Smile Award winners at the ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco on September 3.
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USC Revamps Dental Hygiene Program
2019-09-04
Beginning with the fall 2019 trimester, the dental hygiene program at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California (USC) will
Does presurgery oral care improve heart surgery outcomes?
2019-08-28
It is unclear whether receiving dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery improves patient outcomes, according to a systematic review recently published in the Journal of
CDC: HPV vaccination rate continues to increase
2019-08-25
The number of U.S. adolescents who have received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has increased almost three percentage points from 2017 to 2018, according to
Week in Review: Prenatal fluoride exposure | Oral cancer screening issues | Orthodontist indicted
2019-08-23
Dear DrBicuspid Member, A controversial study from JAMA Pediatrics found that prenatal fluoride exposure may have neurotoxic effects. Researchers reported that children in six Canadian
Dental Hygienists Face Temp Employment Difficulties
2019-08-19
There is a severe glut of registered dental hygienists (RDHs) in many demographics. Formerly, education and training were only available through four-year academic baccalaureate programs.
CDC: Vaping linked to severe lung disease
2019-08-19
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a cluster of severe lung disease linked to electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use, or vaping.
Tooth trouble linked to cognitive decline in Chinese adults
2019-08-14
Researchers found a link between tooth symptoms and a decline in cognitive function among older Chinese adults in the U.S., according to a new study.
Black tooth stains may protect against caries
2019-08-14
Black stains on primary and permanent teeth may protect against caries. A new review found patients with extrinsic black stains had fewer cavities than the
Perio treatment mix helps lower glucose levels
2019-08-07
Scaling and root planing plus adjuvant treatments effectively lower blood glucose levels in nonsmoking patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis, according to a
Sugary beverages linked to higher cancer risk
2019-07-11
Drinking sugary beverages may be associated with an increased risk of cancer, according to the findings of a study published in BMJ on July 10.
New analysis shows long-term impact of HPV vaccination
2019-06-26
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs have a substantial impact on the number of infections in girls and women, according to a study published on June