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Dental Hygiene Key in Nursing Education for Maintaining Patient Oral Health
Dementia is now known by the term 'neurocognitive disorder' or NCD. A patient with a neurocognitive disorder has problems with cognitive functions such as impaired memory, inability to learn or retain information, a distortion of perception, and a loss of problem-solving skills.
Unfortunately, the victims of cognitive decline forget the simplest things that we take for granted. This loss causes so...
Possible Emergency Issues with Tooth Extractions in Diabetic Patients
Around seventy-five percent of people who have diabetes in Saudi Arabia do not take care of their sugar levels and are considered to have poor glycemic control. Several risk factors can make simple dental procedures more dangerous. Dental professionals need to be fully aware of the risks and have a protocol in place for professional and efficient patient safety.
Management...
ADA Calls Upon Dentists to Postpone Elective Procedures
CHICAGO, March 16, 2020 — The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes the unprecedented and extraordinary circumstances dentists and all health care professionals face related to growing concern about COVID-19. The ADA is deeply concerned for the health and well-being of the public and the dental team.
In order for dentistry to do its part to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,...
Pediatric Dental Caries and Asthma Medications: Cause and Effect
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the lungs, and many children have it. Their medication comes in the form of an inhalant that may be damaging to the teeth and gingiva. Doctors and dental professionals mostly agree that these inhalers can cause damage, and children should be asked to rinse their mouths out after taking the medication,...
Effects of Smoking on Adolescent Dental Hygiene
It's not news that smoking causes dental issues and health issues. Global Prevalence of Tobacco Use in Adolescents and Its Adverse Oral Health Consequences by Muhammad Ashraf Nazir, Asim Al-Ansari, et al. studies the effects of smoking on the teeth of adolescents aged thirteen to fifteen in one hundred and thirty-three countries.
Smoking and Oral Health
Smoking has been directly related to dental...
Research Looks into Intraoral Piercings and the Damage They Cause
It is no surprise that oral piercings cause damage to your teeth and gingiva, but people continue to support the practice and actively seek out these particular piercings every day. Oral piercings, such as a tongue ring, were once thought a fad but have overstayed their welcome when it comes to our hygiene and dental structure. Piercing and Oral Health:...
Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Combat Children’s Dental Anxiety
Evaluation of Self-Help Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Children's Dental Anxiety in General Dental Practice by Sarah Bux, Jenny Porritt, and Zoe Marshman, studies the effects that guided self-help cognitive behavior therapy has on children's dental-related anxieties at a dental office near low-income areas in London.
No dentist nor hygienist will argue that some children are nervous when they come into a...
8 Things Hygienists Should Know before Volunteering Overseas
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8 Things Hygienists Should Know before Volunteering Overseas
1) Where to Go?
Choosing where to go is often the hardest decision. Oral health education and care is needed worldwide and therefore your skills are needed across the globe! Where have you always dreamed of traveling? Do you know...
Study Finds Replacement for Oral Surgery Blades
In nearly all oral surgeries, blades are common tools. But these tools cannot distinguish between diseased and healthy tissues. And that's why they may result in unnecessary damage, pain and longer recovery times.
It is also one of the reasons why a dental appointment often instills fear in most patients. Add the fear of surgery to that appointment, and most...
Test Your Selective Polishing Protocol Knowledge
Disclosure: This quiz is sponsored content from Premier Dental as part of our sponsored partner program.Test your selective polishing knowledge with this quick quiz and then enter to win 3 boxes of Enamel Pro® Prophy Paste courtesy of Premier Dental! (This giveaway ended on February 29, 2020)The only prophy paste with ACP technology for 31% more fluoride uptake1Enamel Pro® is different....
Adolescent Responsibility Toward Hygiene and Dental Care in Sweden
Children and adolescents in Sweden are given free dental care and routine cleaning and check-ups with a hygienist. Teens start to feel more and more self-sufficient as they age, and some feel a little more independent than they actually are. This attitude doesn't come as a surprise to any parent in the world. It can also lead to unintentional...
Research Looks at Tooth Brushing and Heart Disease
Lifestyle factors play a significant role in the development of heart disease. Most people realize that they can reduce their risk by maintaining a healthy weight and getting plenty of exercise, but recent research shows that oral health can also be vital. The study looked at a cohort of more than 160,000 participants in Korea to track the link between oral...
VIDEO: Dental Hygienists – The Best Kept Secret in Healthcare
This is why the profession of dental hygiene is so important and how dental hygienists don't just help with oral health, but overall health as well.
Dental Hygienists are educated dental professionals who focus on the prevention of disease in the mouth. A visit to a dental hygienist can save an individuals life, as they can help to identify disease...
A Study of Oral Practices of Medical Students: Results Aren’t Great
Oral health is an essential part of maintaining a healthy life. An infected tooth can lead to a blood infection, which can be deadly if not taken care of immediately. Routine dental visits with a dental hygienist can spot problem areas before an infection can invade. Oral and throat cancers can be spotted early and immediately referred to the...
The Great Recession and Demand for Oral Health Care
The economic troubles during the Great Recession of 2007-2009 have had a statistical impact on both dentistry and orthodontics in several different ways. The Effect of the Great Recession on the Demand for General Oral Health Care and Orthodontic Care, an article researched and written by Albert H. Guay, DMD, and Andrew Blatz, MS., is a study of how professional...
Test Your Saliva & Xerostomia Knowledge!
Disclosure: This quiz is sponsored content from 3M Oral Care as part of our sponsored partner program.Test your saliva and xerostomia knowledge with this quick quiz and then discover the prevalence, etiology and impact of xerostomia on today’s population by watching the informative webinar featuring Jo-Anne Jones, RDH!
Future of Dental Care with a “Tooth-on-a-chip” Device
As the second decade of the 21st century has ended, we are seeing an increasing number of "organ-on-a-chip" devices allowing scientists to observe and analyze organ cells using a variety of instruments. Recently, researchers have started experimenting with "tooth-on-a-chip."
"On-a-chip" devices recreate the natural physiology and mechanical forces that affect the cells in the human body. Researchers use them to...
Recent Research Illustrates the Link between Periodontal Disease and Obesity
Periodontal disease and obesity may seem unrelated, but they share one important feature. They are both extremely common in the United States. The two diseases may also have a deeper connection than anyone realized in the past. The British Dental Journal recently published a review of many studies that explores the connection between the two diseases. While their findings are not...
Test Your AAP Guidelines Knowledge!
Disclosure: This quiz is sponsored content from Cetylite as part of our sponsored partner program.Test your AAP Guidelines knowledge with this quick quiz!Thank you to Cetylite, the manufacturer of Cetacaine for sponsoring this quiz. For over 50 years, Cetacaine has been trusted by dentists and hygienists to deliver effective and rapid pain control where it is needed, and can help...
Research Reveals Good Dental Hygiene Can Improve Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists at the School of Medicine at the University of Buffalo have conducted research which appears to prove patients who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can improve their health by taking better care of their oral hygiene. Their findings, "Benefits of Non‐Surgical Periodontal Treatment in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial," was...