Dental Hygiene

What’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?

By Ava Barros

Primary care clinicians contend with certain hurdles when it comes to applying a topical fluoride varnish, reports a study published in JDR Clinical & Translational Research.

July 3, 2025

When it comes to smoking, teeth don’t lie

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Smoking -- even if it’s temporary -- leaves a lasting mark on teeth, report researchers from Northumbria University.

July 3, 2025

High iron levels may be linked to gum disease

By Ava Barros

A recently published study in the Journal of Periodontology links higher iron levels to more severe, widespread gum disease, highlighting a new risk factor even after adjusting for other risk factors.

July 1, 2025

Can heart disease be seen on dental CBCTs? A study is in the works.

By Ava Barros

Stony Brook University researchers have received a grant to study whether routine dental cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans help detect early signs of heart disease.

July 1, 2025

Supermouth launches electric toothbrush case

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Supermouth has launched the Ultim8 Travel SmartCase, which is designed to carry the Ultim8 SmartBrush, travel-size floss, and toothpaste.

June 27, 2025

What you need to know about the rise of xerostomia

By Melissa K. Turner

Xerostomia is spiking, and dental professionals must act. Melissa K. Turner, RDH, shares a four-step strategy to help patients understand dry mouth, its symptoms, and effective therapies to find lasting relief.

June 27, 2025

Mouth germ linked to Parkinson's disease progression

By Ava Barros

Gum disease bacteria tied to Alzheimer’s disease may also be linked to advanced cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson’s disease, reports King’s College London in the U.K.

June 25, 2025

Your mouth may help diagnose depression

By Ava Barros

Lower oral microbiome diversity may be linked to more severe depressive symptoms, suggesting that targeting oral bacteria could offer promising options for diagnosing depression, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.

June 23, 2025

Why toothbrushing may do the whole body good

By Ava Barros

Consistent toothbrushing may reduce the risk of chronic diseases, highlighting its potential as a simple yet powerful contributor to systemic health.

June 23, 2025

Catching oral biofilm early with biofluorescence technology

By Dr. Lou Shuman

With dentists as the frontline against biofilm, technology-forward dental practices can catch it sooner, writes Dr. Lou Shuman.

June 23, 2025

Treatments that may protect kids' teeth long term

By Ava Barros

When used in school-based dental programs, silver diamine fluoride may offer better long-term caries treatment than atraumatic restorative treatment.

June 20, 2025

Soon dental floss may measure stress

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Researchers have developed a new floss pick with smart technology that can detect cortisol, a hormone released during stressful periods, according to a story recently published in Tufts Now.

June 19, 2025

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