Ask The Dentist
APRIL 27, 2021
Most of us are familiar with Dr. Bronner’s, a company that produces a host of hygiene products, including hand and body soaps, toothpaste, and hand disinfectant. You might have seen that they say that their castile soap can be used as toothpaste, but is this safe? In today’s episode, Dr. B dives into what castile soap actually is and why it is better than regular, mass-produced soaps.
David Schwab & Associates, Inc.
APRIL 27, 2021
David: This is David Schwab. And today I’m really excited because my guest is Linda Harvey, a nationally recognized healthcare risk management and compliance expert who helps dentists and teams understand and navigate regulatory requirements. She is the founder and president of the Dental Compliance Institute, as well as a compliance consulting firm.
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Ask The Dentist
APRIL 27, 2021
Why Did The Researchers Suspect A Connection Between Gum Disease And COVID-19? This Is How They Conducted Their Study Here Is What They Found In Their Study And They Concluded… A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology came up with an interesting fact that there is a strong association between periodontitis and the complications of COVID-19.
Dental News and Technology
APRIL 27, 2021
Children living in rural America are less likely to receive preventive dental care than their urban counterparts, according to a study from investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina. Medical University of South Carolina Research News IMAGE: A little girl has her first visit to the dentist. view more Credit: Dave Buchwald.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 27, 2021
We’ve long understood that Streptococcus mutans is the primary miscreant in the tooth decay scenario. But an international team of researchers using a synthetic biology approach has drilled down further into the mechanics of this interaction, revealing a link between dental caries development and a novel microbial small molecule released by S mutans. 1 The findings also offer insights into how the human oral microbiota impacts overall systemic health.
Planet DDS
APRIL 27, 2021
There was a time when certain things could be ignored and success was still achievable. For example, technology could be sidelined until timing improved. No more! Because today’s digitally mature solo dental practices are achieving a competitive advantage. Before we briefly review what digital maturity is, let’s talk about why it’s a competitive essential in today’s dental industry.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 27, 2021
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a relaxation for mask use outdoors among those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 on April 27. The new guidelines suggest that those who are fully vaccinated need not wear a mask when walking, running, or biking outdoors while alone nor are masks necessary when this population socializes outdoors with small groups.
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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 27, 2021
Tami Miller, RDH, BS. Just when Tami Miller, RDH, BS, was considering a career in nursing, a friend encouraged her to look into dental hygiene. “So, I shadowed my own dental hygienist and loved it,” recalls Miller. But as much as she loved the clinical side of dental hygiene, Miller’s passion drove her to explore other aspects of her chosen profession.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 27, 2021
Researchers from the Single-Cell Center, Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences examined the effects of postponing oral hygiene measures for 1 day to 3 days. 1 What they found supports the important role dental hygienists play in educating their patients on proper oral hygiene. . The study involved 40 adults with varying levels of gingivitis.
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