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NTC gets $2M to create 1st dental therapy training program
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau, WI, will receive a $2.2 million grant to establish the state's inaugural dental therapy training program.
May 16, 2024
Oral rinse may screen for early gastric cancer
By
Ava Barros
Since oral bacteria may indicate gastric cancer risk, using a simple oral rinse could offer an early means of detecting it, according to a study set to be presented at Digestive Disease Week on May 20.
May 14, 2024
Dental hygienists and the truth about biofilm
By
Melissa K. Turner
Melissa K. Turner believes that biofilm may not only be a villain when it comes to the oral cavity but a hero as well. Here's why dental hygienists need to embrace its dual role.
May 14, 2024
Dental compact continues to gain momentum
By
Tracee Dahm
The dream of allowing dental professionals to work across state lines continues to grow, writes Tracee Dahm, RDH.
May 10, 2024
Smoking, drinking, depression affect gum disease risk
By
Ava Barros
Alone and together, lifestyle factors like smoking, excessive drinking, and depression may significantly affect the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published on May 6 in
BMC Oral Health
.
May 9, 2024
Podcast: Estela Vargas dives deeper into dental practices getting paid for oral cancer screenings
By
Kevin Henry
In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Estela Vargas, CRDH, follows up on a recent article delving into the importance of oral cancer screenings and how dental practices can get paid for them.
May 9, 2024
Trouble keeping an erection? The culprit may be in your mouth
By
Melissa Busch
Erectile dysfunction may be linked to this oral health condition, according to a new study.
May 8, 2024
Poor oral health, gum bacteria linked to dementia
By
Ava Barros
Poor oral health may be associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, according to a report recently released from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
May 8, 2024
What the new WHO report validating 'aerosol transmission' over distances means for dentistry
By
Dr. Margaret Scarlett
Dr. Margaret Scarlett says the World Health Organization (WHO) report emphasizes the need to scrutinize airborne transmission of infections in dental offices, not just blood-borne infections.
May 8, 2024
Oral biomarkers may screen for cervical cancer in the future
By
Ava Barros
HPV, cervical cancer, or pregnancy terminations may alter women's vaginal and oral microbial communities, suggesting that oral biomarkers may aid in screening for these conditions. The study was published recently in the Journal of Translational Medicine.
May 7, 2024
Poll: Too many not getting oral cancer screening
By
Karie Neeley Anderson
Many people aren’t getting screened for oral cancer, know its link to HPV, and more, according to a poll.
May 6, 2024
5 ways dental-medical collaboration can improve oral cancer statistics
By
Michael Ventriello
By implementing five collaborative strategies, dentists and physicians can shift the oral cancer paradigm to significantly reduce oral cancer mortality rates and improve overall patient outcomes, writes Michael Ventriello.
April 30, 2024
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