Oral Care

A recent study out of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden found that adults suffering from severe dental anxiety (DA) often struggle with poorer oral health and depression, but that cognitive behavior therapy can help alleviate anxiety.

Wrigley announced the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program is launching new resources to give dental professionals tips and insights to make the patient experience more enjoyable and, ultimately, help grow their practices.

The American Dental Association (ADA) released Action for Dental Health Year Two: A Progress Report, which outlines the initiatives, goals and progress to date of the association's nationwide, community-based movement to improve the nation's oral health, especially for people who lack adequate access to regular dental care.

Being proactive with early-stage oral cancers is critical, according to a new study presented at the 2015 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, which was held May 29-June 2 in Chicago.

Oral Essentials™ is the new alcohol- and preservative-free swish-and-spit staple developed by celebrity dentist and bestselling author Dr. Kourosh Maddahi and award-winning periodontist Dr. Hessam Nowzari.

Nearly two in five American adults (39 percent) say they have limited or will delay dental care due to their financial situation, a number that has increased by nearly 8 percent in the past two years.

What you thought you may know about oral cancer prevention may not be true – get the facts in our checklist.

Every practice is a little different in terms of the role the hygienist plays in the grand scheme of helping deliver good oral health care to patients. Some dental offices have the hygienist performing a higher level of care, while others may have the hygiene staff focus more on cleanings, diagnostics and patient education. 

All throughout April, Dental Products Report has preached the importance of treating every month like Oral Cancer Awareness month, and the big role dentists can play in raising awareness and screening for the disease.

Among 1,050 U.S. consumers, the majority knows little or nothing at all about oral cancer (68 percent) and only 36 percent reported being screened for oral cancer at their last dental checkup, according to findings from a survey released by Vigilant Biosciences, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of solutions that aid in the early detection and intervention of cancer.

Once again, April has arrived with thoughts of spring, flowers and a new beginnings change perceptions and outlooks. Did you think, hey, it’s also Oral Cancer Awareness month?

In conjunction with Oral Cancer Awareness month, the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health announced it teamed up with the International Dental Oncology Leaders (IDOL) to raise awareness of the importance of oral cancer screenings for those in the medical and dental professions.

Oral cancer is the sixth most prevalent  form of cancer in the United States. According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 43,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. 

The Oral Health Forum, a partner of Heartland Alliance, today released its “Healthy Smiles, Healthy Growth” study, which indicates that oral decay and obesity continue to pose significant health problems to Illinois children.

A true high-tech oral health routine should treat the cause of oral health problems, not just the symptoms. 

Somewhere along the way, something really bizarre happened: The mouth got separated from the rest of the body. After all, we have dentists, and we have physicians. We have dental insurance and we have medical insurance.

CommonWell Health Alliance is a group of the nation’s top electronic health records (EHR) vendors dedicated to creating and implementing industry-wide EHR interoperability.

The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) and Patterson Dental have launched a yearlong initiative to raise funds for Oral Health America’s (OHA) Smiles Across America® (SAA) program. SAA coordinates dental care and prevention services for underserved children and promotes oral health in underserved communities.

We asked a simple question on the Modern Hygienist Facebook page: “What is one thing that makes your day as a hygienist better?” We got plenty of answers. It’s typical of the great conversations we often have on our MH Facebook page. If you haven’t “liked us” yet, be sure you do by clicking here. Below are what some of your colleagues told us were the things that made their day better.

Many dental diseases are caused by the overgrowth of oral bacteria, and are typically treated with antibiotics. However, with the rise in antibiotic resistance, new approaches are needed to address and treat dental disease.

Vigilant Biosciences, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of solutions that aid in the early detection and intervention of cancer, debuted its OncAlert Oral Cancer Risk Assessment System in Hall 4.2 Booth #N049 at the International Dental Show (IDS) 2015, the world's leading tradeshow for the dental industry, in Cologne, Germany.

Colgate-Palmolive Co. announced the publication of the textbook Periodontal Disease and Overall Health: A Clinician’s Guide, Second Edition.

As part of Philips continued commitment to improving people’s lives through meaningful innovation, Philips introduces its latest innovations in oral health care designed to provide systemic health benefits – ranging from toothbrushes, brush heads, whitening solutions and much more at IDS.

DenTek™ formally announced this week the acquisition of Orabrush. DenTek has acquired all of the assets and intellectual property of the Orabrush brand, including the Orabrush Tongue Cleaner, Orabrush Tongue Foam and Orabrush LiquiGel.

DPR sat down with Dr. Jan Bellows, a board certified veterinary dentist and president of the American Veterinary Dental College, to discuss veterinary dentistry, and what that can mean for man's best friend.

Vigilant Biosciences, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of solutions that aid in the early detection and intervention of cancer, announced it will debut its OncAlert Oral Cancer Risk Assessment System in Hall 4.2 Booth #N049 at the International Dental Show (IDS) 2015, the world's leading tradeshow for the dental industry, being held March 10-14, 2015 in Cologne, Germany.

April is Oral and Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, a time to pause to consider the ravages of this disease and rededicate our efforts as oral health care providers to do our part to find oral and oropharyngeal cancers at an early stage.

Dental hygienists are arguably an officious bunch. They love their rules; they trot them out like prize ponies, showing everyone that they know the score and were taught well. But U.S. dental hygienists have a secret. They are thugs, and they don’t even know it.

The absence of recommended toothbrushes and dental supplies in the marketplace can lead to frustration for patients.