Congratulations to Susan Gorman, MEd, RDH, the August winner of the Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway. The clinical programs coordinator with the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science in…
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The Mystery of the Green Ear Is Solved in the Dental Operatory
A young Canadian man had a large green mark, labeled "scar tissue" by physicians, on the back of his ear for more than 20 years.…
The GLP-1 and Periodontal Connection
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Beyond Brushing and Flossing
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Dyson CameraJet: The First Toothbrush With a Camera and a Jet, to Target the…
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Assessing Risk of Heart Disease
This information is from the article Pharmacotherapy in Patients With Heart Disease By Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, RDH, PhD, FSCDH. To read the article, click here.
SARS-CoV-2 Can Survive Up to 28 Days on Surfaces
A new study from Australia shows that the novel coronavirus can remain infectious on fomites under research conditions for up to 28 days, whereas influenza only remains viable for 17 days. Published in the Virology Journal, results…
Tips for Treating Patients With Alzheimer Disease
Alzheimer disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes cognition impairment and memory loss, affecting activities of daily living. In the United States, an estimated 4.5 million people have AD and this figure is…
COVID-19 Is Third Leading Cause of Death in the United States
COVID-19 has reached a macabre milestone, as it is now the third leading cause of death in the United States. Illness caused by the novel coronavirus kills more Americans than the flu, stroke, Alzheimer disease, kidney disease, diabetes,…
Is a COVID-19 Vaccine Really the Key to Ending the Pandemic?
The development of a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is top of mind these days, but Kaiser News reports that the vaccine is no panacea. First, it is unclear how effective a vaccine will be. For instance, the flu immunization is…
CDC Notes Americans’ Hand Hygiene Is Better But Still Room for Improvement
With effective hand hygiene serving as a key factor in the fight against the spread of COVID-19, new survey information demonstrating improvement in Americans’ handwashing regimens is a piece of good news. According to data published in the…
Meeting Today’s Challenges
Stymied by the global pandemic, Elizabeth McClure, RDH, MEd, sought legislative help to enable her dental hygiene students to receive provisional licenses to provide much-needed dental care to Ohioans.
Oral Malodor and Xerostomia Unmasked
With most Americans wearing masks while in public places due to the global pandemic, bad breath and dry mouth may become painfully apparent.
National Institutes of Health Fund NYU School of Dentistry’s Investigation Into Inflammation
Researchers are looking closely at the relationship between low-grade inflammation and aging, or “inflammaging.”
Most Americans Believe Oral Healthcare Is Essential
Poll data recently released from Delta Dental show that 69% of Americans believe the benefits provided by preventive oral healthcare outweigh the risks of visiting their dental office during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 67% are concerned…
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