Dental Hygiene

ADS kicks off DICAM with campaign focused on daily safety habits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Association for Dental Safety's 2026 awareness month emphasizes small, consistent infection control behaviors over a set weekly curriculum.
September 11, 2026
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Hygienist shortage pushes practices to rework staffing models
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than 90% of dentists call hygienist recruitment difficult, and federal projections show the workforce gap could widen through 2038.
September 9, 2026
Help Wanted Andriy Blokhin
Could chewing gum target HPV and curb oral cancer bacteria?
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A Penn Dental study found bean gum with an antimicrobial peptide slashed HPV and cancer-linked bacteria in early lab testing.
September 9, 2026
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Dyson launches CameraJet toothbrush
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The $499 Dyson CameraJet uses a camera and AI to analyze teeth and deliver a precision jet of mouth rinse to combat plaque.
September 4, 2026
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Is the 60-minute hygiene appointment actually based on anything, or is it tradition?
By Mary K. Hughes, RDH
Mary Hughes, RDH, argues that the 60-minute hygiene appointment isn't broken; assuming that every patient needs the same amount of time is.
September 3, 2026
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Mayo seeks dentist input on antibiotic-prescribing habits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists, the Mayo Clinic wants your input on antibiotic use before dental care for patients with joint replacements.
September 1, 2026
Antibiotics Neirfy
Fluoride during pregnancy may affect kids' reasoning abilities
By Melissa Busch
Fluoride consumed during pregnancy may quietly lower a child's reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills, according to a study.
August 31, 2026
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Do you live in this state? You may have bad breath.
By Ava Barros
Midwesterners in this state are likely to have the worst breath, while residents in this Western state are least likely to have halitosis, reports Action Network.
August 26, 2026
Bad Breath
ADA calls for evidence-based antibiotic prescribing in dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
ADA's new clinical practice statement finds dentist prescribing has stayed flat for a decade, even as antibiotic resistance grows.
August 25, 2026
Antibiotics Neirfy
Flossing, interdental brushing tied to lower stroke risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A large Korean cohort study found that pairing toothbrushing with regular floss or interdental brush use was linked to a 23% lower risk of ischemic stroke.
August 24, 2026
Dental Floss
Del. expands dental hygienists' scope of practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Senate Bill 283 lets Delaware hygienists apply sealants, dispense fluoride, and supervise assistants without prior exams.
August 21, 2026
Signing Contract Legislation
When SRP doesn't resolve the inflammation, here's what to ask next
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
A site that keeps bleeding after scaling and root planing (SRP) is information and deserves a different question, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
August 17, 2026
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