Dental Hygiene

Podcast: Is there a rift coming between dental hygienists and dental assistants?

By Kevin Henry

Kevin Henry and Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, discuss the evolving role of dental assistants, particularly in light of the introduction of oral preventive assistants and coronal scaling.

April 30, 2025

A tool that finds caries before x-rays is in the works

By Karie Neeley Anderson

A 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, 2025

Pooping too much, too little may spell trouble for teeth

By Melissa Busch

Abnormal bowel habits may be correlated with a higher risk of poor teeth conditions, according to a study.

April 23, 2025

ADHA, IFDH make statement on qualified providers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) have released a joint statement urging that only properly educated and licensed professionals provide dental hygiene care.

April 22, 2025

4 recent events that have dental hygienists on high alert

By Tracee Dahm

Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH, provides a rundown of the latest news and issues dental hygienists need to know.

April 22, 2025

Convergent launches Solea Perioguide

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Convergent Dental has launched Solea Perioguide, a periodontal treatment using the Solea All-Tissue Laser.

April 14, 2025

The true cost of raising the bar in dental hygiene

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

If you're a dental hygienist stuck inside "a prophy mill," Dr. Kelly Tanner is here to help, diving into what it really takes to elevate dental hygiene protocols and why it's worth it.

April 14, 2025

Which syringe to use? Hygienists go with tradition.

By Ava Barros

Dental hygiene students and faculty may prefer traditional metal syringes over disposable safety syringes, according to a pilot study published by the American Dental Hygienists' Association.

April 10, 2025

3 times more likely to have impaired cognition with this problem

By Melissa Busch

Middle-age and older individuals who have this problem may be nearly three times more likely to experience cognitive impairment, according to a large study.

April 8, 2025

Survey uncovers gaps in U.S. oral hygiene habits

By Ava Barros

Many U.S. dental patients may not be doing enough when it comes to visiting the dentist regularly or maintaining a consistent oral hygiene routine, according to a survey conducted by Risas Dental and Braces.

April 4, 2025

Patients with lupus, RA may want to wake up on oral health

By Ava Barros

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus may have an increased risk of dental decay and a higher oral bacteria presence. The study was published recently in BMC Oral Health.

April 2, 2025

Researchers to study gum disease germ's link to Alzheimer's disease

By Ava Barros

Researchers at the Augusta University Dental College of Georgia have received a $2.8 million grant to study the link between a periodontal bacterium and Alzheimer's disease, according to news from the university.

April 1, 2025

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