A preliminary study involving more than 6,000 people suggests that flossing at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by a blood clot blocking brain blood flow and irregular heartbeats. The findings, published by the American Stroke Association, are described as one of the first large-scale investigations of … Read more
Despite its integral function in the field of oral health care, many are unaware that the role of the dental hygienist goes beyond cleaning teeth. In celebration of National Dental Hygienists Week this April, we take a closer look at the dental hygienist’s scope of practice and the crucial work they do in furthering oral … Read more
MouthWatch has created the world’s first all-in-one, fully integrated teledentistry system, making it easy for dental hygienists to reach communities outside of dental offices to improve oral health screenings and dental triage without major investment in hardware, software development, or training. According to company founder and CEO Brant Herman: “TeleDent™ works as a standalone platform … Read more
Ottawa, ON., National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) takes place from April 9–15 as part of oral health month in Canada. Why not help your smile shine by making your dental hygienist your partner in disease prevention for better overall health. Organized by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association, which serves as the collective voice for more … Read more
Findings represent the first direct evidence that P. gingivalis could be a risk factor for esophageal cancer LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville School of Dentistry researchers have found a bacterial species responsible for gum disease, Porphyromonas gingivalis, is present in 61 percent of patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). The findings, published recently … Read more
New Study Shows Dental Treatment during Pregnancy is Safe It’s safe for pregnant women to undergo dental treatment with local anesthetics, according to a new study published in the August issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA). “Our study identified no evidence to show that dental treatment with anesthetics is harmful during … Read more
Andres Pinto, an orofacial pain and oral medicine specialist at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, often feels like the doctor in the television series House, who solves medical mysteries each week.Pinto is among about 700 facial pain and oral medicine specialists nationally who patients often turn to when their own doctors are … Read more
In celebration of Heart Month and Valentine’s Day, Registered dental hygienists across Canada are opening their doors and their hearts on Saturday, February 7, to provide no-cost preventive dental hygiene services, including oral cancer screenings, as part of a national campaign. For the seventh consecutive year, the “Gift from the Heart” event gives dental hygienists … Read more
While most other cancers are declining, oral cancer continues to rise, affecting over 43,000 Americans in 2014 alone. Due to late stage discovery, oral cancer kills one American every hour. Increased awareness and more advanced screening technologies enable early detection of oral cancer, thus increasing survival rate of those diagnosed. This year, the Academy of … Read more
As part of its ongoing efforts to support the education of dental hygiene professionals, Colgate-Palmolive has established anannual academic admission scholarship, administered in partnership with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), to assist students enrolled in dental hygiene programs. The following students have each received a $500 scholarship under this year’s program: School Name APLUS … Read more
During National Non-Smoking Week (January 18–24), one of Canada’s longest running health promotion initiatives, dental hygienists will remind all Canadians of the need to eliminate tobacco use for better oral and overall health. While most people know that tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in Canada, few may be aware that the … Read more