Karie Neeley AndersonPeriodonticsIs skipping meals the key to healthier gums?Intermittent fasting -- an eating pattern cycling between periods of eating and fasting -- may help soothe gum inflammation and improve other health markers even when oral hygiene is subpar.May 23, 2025Hygiene ToolsA tool that finds caries before x-rays is in the worksA new tool the size of a toothpick may be capable of detecting tooth decay before it shows up on an x-ray and could be the latest tool in the fight against cavities.April 30, 2025Vulnerable PopulationsPregnancy hormones up tooth decay riskHigher levels of six hormones during pregnancy may be significantly linked to an increased risk of developing cavities, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center news release dated April 3.April 11, 2025PeriodonticsThis diet may be an ally in fight against gum diseaseThis diet paired with the standard nonsurgical periodontal therapy may reduce the body's inflammatory response to gum disease, according to a press release from King's College in London.March 21, 2025Hygiene Tools'Smart' toothpaste may shield teeth better than fluoride aloneA new "smart" toothpaste made with bioactive glasses may outperform the cavity-busting protection and soothing properties of fluoride toothpaste, according to an article published by the Queen Mary University of London.March 12, 2025ImplantsResearchers grow humanlike teethBioengineered replacements using teeth grown from pig and human cells may be an option for dental implants.February 18, 2025RestorationsAntacids may wreck dental restorationsLiquid antacids that contain substances, including calcium carbonate, used to ease gastrointestinal conditions like acid reflux may significantly damage dental restorations. The report was published recently in BMC Oral Health.February 3, 2025Dental EducationSnails may be the key to soothing canker soresA hydrogel made of the sticky, gel-like substance produced by snails may provide relief and healing from canker sores and other oral wounds, according to an article recently published in The Harvard Gazette.January 6, 2025Dental EducationVR helps dental students in getting the perfect shotThe New York University College of Dentistry is leveraging virtual reality (VR) to help future dentists fine-tune their skills, including administering anesthetic injections, according to an NYU news story.January 2, 2025Dental HygieneTop 10 dental hygiene stories of 2024As part of DrBicuspid's look back at 2024, there were 10 dental hygiene articles that captured readers' attention when it came to the link between oral hygiene and overall health and well-being.December 30, 2024Previous PagePage 2 of 5Next PageTop StoriesDental PracticeThe most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise youA study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.Hygiene ToolsThis toothbrush may clean teeth betterPodcastsPodcast: AI and dental journalism -- what comes next?Office ManagementHow to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practiceLegal IssuesDentist sentenced for murdering his mother
