Interdental Cleaning Is Associated with Decreased Or...

The overall aim of this research was to evaluate the impact of interdental cleaning on the prevalence of the two main oral diseases, caries and periodontal disease. 
Marchesan JT et al.  A vast majority of the dental profession stand behind the recommendation that oral hygiene instructions should include both toothbrushing and interdental cleaning. The biofilm is central in the development of both periodontal disease and caries and needs to be removed to prevent these diseases successfully.  This piece of research is based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a register representing the civilian, noninstitutionalized population in the United States. Adults 30 years and...
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The Eklund Foundation Allocates EUR 160,000 to Odont...

The Eklund Foundation welcomes experimental as well as clinical studies in all fields of dentistry.
We are excited to announce that, for the third year running, the Eklund Foundation for Odontological Research and Education will distribute approximately EUR 160,000/MSEK 1.5 to high-quality projects in odontology. The Eklund Foundation welcomes experimental as well as clinical studies in all fields of dentistry. Projects that can be related to periodontology, implantology, and cariology will be prioritized. View last year's recipients at http://www.eklundfoundation.org/2017/09/26/eklund-foundation-announces-successful-candidates-2017/  The online application portal at eklundfoundation.org is open 1-31 May 2018, and the successful projects will be...
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Access Health: Our Teeth and Bones

Being a dental hygienist doesn’t typically get you a behind the scenes look at the world of television. Yet, I was lucky enough to get invited to Access Health as a dental correspondent. This show airs on the Lifetime Network and explores cutting-edge developments and innovations in medicine, nutrition, and fitness.
Being a dental hygienist doesn’t typically get you a behind the scenes look at the world of television. Yet, I was lucky enough to get invited to Access Health as a dental correspondent. This show airs on the Lifetime Network and explores cutting-edge developments and innovations in medicine, nutrition, and fitness. During my segment with Access Health, I was honored to interview Dr. Jeb Jacobson from Renaissance Dental and the “grannies” who created Ice Chips Candy.  These two interviews provided a...
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