Dental Hygiene

Dr. Tom Giacobbi on discussing the oral-systemic link with patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares a patient communication tip to help you ease into the oral-systemic link discussion during a dental appointment.
August 21, 2025
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Oral Genome partners with Henry Schein
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral Genome has partnered with Henry Schein to expand access to its saliva tests, which analyze biomarkers to assess oral and overall health in real time.
August 20, 2025
Man Saliva Sample
Hair-raising enamel repair treatment may shake up dentistry
By Melissa Busch
Scientists at King’s College London discovered a protein-based treatment that may protect and repair tooth enamel, which may be groundbreaking in the field of regenerative dentistry.
August 19, 2025
Hair Strand Martn
Henry Schein launches cordless hygiene handpiece
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has launched its Acclean cordless hygiene handpiece, which is designed for comfortable cleaning and polishing.
August 18, 2025
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Blow, smack, pop your way to improved oral health. Maybe?
By Ava Barros
Chewing xylitol gum may help supplement toothbrushing by reducing plaque and decreasing the risk of caries-associated Streptococcus mutans, according to a review published in BMC Oral Health.
August 12, 2025
Chewing Gum Bubble Ekaterina Shvaygert
Probiotics, diet changes may improve gum disease
By Ava Barros
Combining conventional care with probiotics and an anti-inflammatory diet may significantly improve gum disease, a new study in BMC Oral Health finds.
August 11, 2025
Probiotics Diary
Ivoclar launches polishing paste in the U.S.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ivoclar has launched its VivaDent polishing paste in the U.S. and introduced two new flavors.
August 8, 2025
Vivadent's polishing paste.
Rise of oral preventive assistant has new group advocating for RDHs
By Tracee Dahm
Born out of urgency and conviction, according to its founder, here's what the Oral Health Awareness Project is and what it's doing to help dental hygienists.
August 8, 2025
Lisandra Maisonet, RDH, and Tracee Dahm, RDH
OHSU gets $3.5M to study aggressive oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) researchers have received $3.5 million in funding to study how oral cancer interacts with bone using a new “tumor-bone interface on a chip.”
August 6, 2025
Woman Lab Microscope
OraCare launches toothpaste
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
OraCare has launched OraPro, its new whitening toothpaste that is available through dental professionals.
August 6, 2025
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Gum disease may raise gastric cancer risk by up to 25%
By Ava Barros
New research links periodontal disease to a 25% increased risk of gastric cancer near the esophagus.
August 5, 2025
Cancer Cell Microenvironment
Is dental hygiene really a stable profession?
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Dental hygiene remains a stable, rewarding career ... if supported by the right environment, personal growth, and advocacy, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Success depends on navigating challenges, avoiding burnout, and embracing career development.
August 4, 2025
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