Dental Hygiene

Ill. school gets $3.5M to fund dental education
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The funding seeks to expand the Illinois Parkland College dental hygienist program enrollment by 40%.
February 27, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi praises one of dentistry's unsung heroes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi pays homage to an often-overlooked piece of equipment in every dental practice: the saliva ejector.
February 27, 2026
Just A Minute Doc 400
Dentists could be on the frontline for detecting this disease
By Ava Barros
In a study, researchers report that chairside testing revealed that 35% of patients were undiagnosed with this condition.
February 24, 2026
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Dental hygiene debate: Virginia's risky scope changes
By Tracee Dahm
Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, cautions that controversial proposed changes to the dental workforce in Virginia should concern all oral healthcare professionals.
February 23, 2026
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TheraBreath launches sensitive toothpaste
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
TheraBreath Sensitive uses potassium nitrate and sodium fluoride for sensitivity relief and caries protection.
February 19, 2026
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Displaced dental implant causes systemic complications in 47-year-old
By Melissa Busch
A case report revealed how a dental implant triggered systemic complications in one man.
February 19, 2026
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Fishburne May hyposalivation test delivers 3-minute results
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
FishburneTabsOH uses unique absorbent papers that indicate total saliva after three minutes.
February 18, 2026
Saliva Test Woman
Harvard researcher appointed to Convergent Dental board
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental equipment manufacturer Convergent Dental has appointed Harvard professor and researcher Dr. German Galluci, PhD, to its clinical advisory board.
February 17, 2026
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Is fluoride varnish worth it?
By Ava Barros
Discover key insights from recent research on caries reduction and the cost-effectiveness of fluoride varnishes.
February 17, 2026
Fluoride Mouth Guard
The self-compassion factor: What new research reveals about dental hygienist burnout
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Burnout isn't weakness. It's a system asking too much from dedicated dental professionals, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
February 17, 2026
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ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more
By Ava Barros
Ten new policies seek to expand hygienists' scope of practice, strengthen accreditation standards, and support workforce well-being, among others.
February 13, 2026
Dental Hygienist Woman
This may be the new way to arrest tooth decay
By Ava Barros
A novel formulation appears to confer an antibacterial effect without the staining associated with silver diamine fluoride.
February 11, 2026
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