KUDOS for Helping Out Your Friend! Your Survey Participation Helped Another Member with Her Research Project!
From Cynthia Yellen, RDH and FOHF member- A BIG Thank You to all the, Friends of Hu-Friedy, who responded to my survey," Dental Hygiene Professionals and Mandated Reporting Protocol." I would like to share the highlights as I have just closed the survey.
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Start of the School Year Is a Good Time to Focus on Children's Oral Heath
Keeping an eye on children's oral health and instilling good habits will help them start the school year right, according to Assistant Professor Julie Jenks and Clinical Associate Professor Gardner Beale of the USC School of Dentistry Pediatric Dental Clinic.
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Introducing New CE Course - Recognizing Childhood Speech/Language and Motor Developmental Delays by Ann-Marie C. DePalma, RDH, MEd, FAADH *
Worth 2 CEU's! - Earn 50 Hu-Points and take the course today!
As hygienists we are in a unique position to assist our patients in the maintenance and improvement of their general medical and dental health. This can be true for even our youngest patients and their families or caregivers.
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Stem Cells 'Created from Teeth' *
Researchers say their work suggests that wisdom teeth could be a suitable alternative to human embryos as a source for therapeutic stem cells.
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Newsweek Examines Health, Dental Care Outreach Efforts In Rural Regions
A Newsweek web exclusive last week examined efforts to provide access to dental care for low-income residents of Appalachia and other underserved rural regions of the U.S., where the "dire dental situation ... is emblematic of the larger health care crisis" in the nation.
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Twin Study Published in the Journal of Periodontology Demonstrates that Flossing Can Decrease the Occurrence of Gum Disease-causing Bacteria
A recent study published in the Journal of Periodontology (JOP), the official publication of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) demonstrates that including flossing as part of one’s routine oral care can actually help reduce the amount of gum disease-causing bacteria found in the mouth, therefore contributing to healthy teeth and gums.
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New Bacterial Species Found in Human Mouth *
Scientists have discovered a new species of bacteria in the mouth. The finding could help scientists to understand tooth decay and gum disease and may lead to better treatments, according to research published in the August issue of the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology.
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Happy Birthday Friends of Hu-Friedy! *
The month of August not only brings summer sunshine, but also the anniversary of our online community. Happy Birthday to all of you, our Friends and inspiration!
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Researchers report periodontal disease independently predicts new onset diabete. *
Periodontal disease may be an independent predictor of incident Type 2 diabetes, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
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Mmmm Chocolate. *
Enjoy chocolate as part of your oral health plan. Just don't overdo it or your waistline may suffer!
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Research Shows: Alcohol Consumption in First Trimester Leads to Oral Clefts *
A new study by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health, shows that pregnant women who binge drink early in their pregnancy increase the likelihood that their babies will be born with oral clefts.
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It's Hu-Points Bonanza Week! *
If you received your enewsletter this week, you know that it is Hu-Points Bonanza time! For one week only 15 Hu-Quizzes are hidden within www.friendsofhu-friedy.com worth 5-10 Hu-Points. Find all of the Hu-Quizzes and answer correctly for your chance to earn up to 100 Hu-Points! Happy Hunting!
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New Feature! Keep Yourself in "TIP"-Top Clinical Shape! *
You may have noticed a new feature has been added to your member homepage. The "Clinical Tip of the Week" feature was created with the help of members like yourself. Each week we will feature a new clinical advice to keep you in "tip-top" professional shape!
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An Interesting Look at Young Smokers and Menthol Cigarettes *
Help steer your younger patients away from the hardships of smoking. Don't let the taste of menthol fool them.
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Win a Johnson & Johnson Wellness Basket valued at $100 from the CDHA! *
As a follow-up to Gingivitis Month 2008 (June 1-30), please take a moment to complete the 2008 Post-Gingivitis Month Survey.
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