Queen of Dental Hygiene
JULY 5, 2022
Happy summer! Finally, well maybe almost here in the Pacific Northwest. It usually arrives right after the 4th of July so we are right on track. Time for a little fun in the sun and easy, lazy days so thought I might share with you some yummy facts to lighten your day and make you smile big. And just in time for WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY! Chocolate is Good for Your Mouth.
Dental News and Technology
JULY 5, 2022
J Contemp Dent Pract. 2022 Feb 1;23(2):181-185. Abstract Aim: To evaluate the pH and degree of surface roughness caused by five commercially and readily available etchants on tooth enamel. Materials and methods: Five different etchants were chosen. An electric pH meter was utilized to test the pH of the etchants employed. Fifteen maxillary bicuspids that had been extracted were cleansed and stored in thymol solution.
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Dentistry Blog
JULY 5, 2022
Since its emergence into the dental arena, Zirconia has increasingly become the material of choice for clinicians who wish to provide their patients with the most technologically advanced metal-free restorations.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JULY 5, 2022
A poll conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that four out of 10 Americans struggle with debt incurred due to medical and dental care costs. Out of the survey participants, 24% reported they had overdue medical/dental care bills; 21% are currently paying off debt incrementally directly to the provider. Forty percent of those respondents between the ages of 18 and 29 reported carrying medical/dental debt in comparison to 22% of those age 65 and older.
The Dental Elf
JULY 5, 2022
This review examining the association between oral manifestations and the use of oral piercings included 54 studies. Damage to periodontal health and tooth structure were the most commonly reported complications however the quality of the evidence is of very low certainty. The post Oral piercing and oral complications appeared first on National Elf Service.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JULY 5, 2022
FIGURE 1. Residual cement found on the buccal aspects of implants. The popularity of implant therapy has grown exponentially, and it is now the go-to treatment for tooth loss. However, maintaining implants is not as easy as it may seem. This case study demonstrates the importance of ensuring that all residual cement has been removed (Figure 1), which often requires the use of a dental endoscope, in order to ensure implant health.
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