A Bright Spot in Difficult Times
While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced dental practices to close— leaving many dental hygienists unemployed—there are always bright spots.
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Nanocomposite Mouthguard Detects Early Signs of Caries Lesions
A newly developed mouthguard may help detect the early signs of caries and periodontitis, according to a team of Chinese researchers. The study, “A Transparent, Wearable Fluorescent Mouthguard for High‐Sensitive Visualization and Accurate…
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Launches Virtual Dental Care Program
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have launched a virtual dental care program with The TeleDentists®.
Lyme Disease and Oral Health
Lyme disease—which is spread via tick bite—is the most common vector-borne disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi in the United States.
Scientists Identify Oral Stem Cells’ Role in Wound Healing Process
A team led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has found that a unique set of stem cells located on the roof of the mouth begin dividing in response to wounding and move toward the site of injury.
Dental Hygiene Meetings Go Virtual or Reschedule
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Meeting, which was originally scheduled for June 11-14, 2020, in New Orleans, will now be held virtually on June 26-28.
May 2020 Social Commentary
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Dental Hygienist Makes the Most of Her Time Away From Clinical Practice
Elaine J. DeBitetto, RDH, a dental hygienist in Concord, Massachusetts, is striving to make the best of her time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oral Biologists Recognized for Their Research and Mentorship
Frank A. Scannapieco, DMD, PhD, and Rosemary Dziak, PhD were honored by the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) and American Academy of Implant Dentistry for their outstanding efforts in the areas of research, training, and…
University of Louisville Develops 3D-Printed Swabs
Faculty and students from Kentucky’s University of Louisville Additive Manufacturing Institute of Science & Technology (AMIST) and the Schools of Dentistry, Engineering, and Medicine have developed 3D-printed swabs for COVID-19 testing…
