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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
Replacing dental hygienists to solve workforce shortages can put patients at risk
By
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Dental hygiene is increasingly seen as a technical function rather than a science-based, patient-focused profession, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
June 19, 2025
Dr. Tom Giacobbi details FASTCheck15 by Sterisil
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another installment of his Just a Minute, Doc series, this time focusing on dental unit waterlines.
June 18, 2025
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