Periodontal Diseases May Raise Risk of Some Cancers
Researchers from Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston suggest patients with periodontal diseases may be at greater risk of developing cancer than the general.
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Long-Time Dental Public Health Advocate Retires
Helene Bednarsh, BS, RDH, MPH, a Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Editorial Advisory Board member and dental public health advocate who dedicated her career to improving the health of those living with human immunodeficiency virus…
Study Shows Rapid Rise in E-Cigarette, Marijuana Use Among Young Adults
Although cigarette smoking has been on the decline for a decade, two trends have become popular with young adults between the ages of 18 and 25: electronic cigarettes and marijuana.
Young TikTok Users Start Dangerous Dental Trend With Permanent Effects
TikTok, a popular video-sharing app with more than 500 million users, has been the genesis of many a beauty trend.
Celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month
October is National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM), a time to promote oral health and recognize the significant contributions made by dental hygienists.
Palmero Healthcare Introduces a Trio of Safety-Focused Products
Stratford, CT, September 21, 2020—Palmero Healthcare announced the release of three new products designed to protect the healthcare professionals and their patients from microbes and airborne pathogens. The new foaming hand sanitizer from…
October 2020 Digital Agenda
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October 2020 Social Commentary
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Treating Black Hairy Tongue
This information is from the article Can You Discuss Treatment for Black Hairy Tongue Besides Scraping? By Olga A.C. Ibsen, RDH, MS, FAADH. To read the article, click here.