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The top 10 things you need to know about oral testing

By Melissa K. Turner

Having been introduced to salivary testing through platforms like 23andMe and Ancestry.com, dental patients are understanding firsthand how oral tests can uncover mysteries within their body, writes Melissa K. Turner.

February 28, 2025

Oral health may be a promising area for dementia prevention

By Ava Barros

Oral health issues may be linked to the risk of dementia, making it a promising research focal area for prevention and care, according to a letter published in The Lancet.

February 24, 2025

The surprising effect tooth loss has on the body

By Ava Barros

Tooth loss may disrupt the oral-gut microbiota balance by shifting bacterial proportions, potentially impacting intestinal and overall health, an animal study published in BMC Oral Health reports.

February 20, 2025

You may be juicing your way to bad oral health, more

By Ava Barros

Short-term juice-only diets may negatively affect oral microbiota and increase gut bacteria linked to digestive issues, inflammation, and mental decline. This study was recently published in Nutrients.

February 17, 2025

4 ways oral health can protect your heart this Valentine's Day

By Ava Barros

This Valentine's Day, protecting your heart might start with your smile. Here are four ways a consistent oral health regimen benefits your heart.

February 14, 2025

Smooching your way to better oral health

By Ava Barros

While kissing may transfer germs, couples this Valentine's Day may be pleased to learn that when they express their love this way, it may also offer several oral health benefits.

February 14, 2025

Gestational diabetes, more linked to lack of oral care

By Ava Barros

Receiving preventive dental care during pregnancy may lower the risk of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

February 13, 2025

The critical connection between oral health and mental health

By Kevin Henry

In DrBicuspid's latest video interview, we spoke with Colgate-Palmolive's Dr. Maria Ryan to discuss the mental state of today's dental patient and what dentists and dental teams should know.

February 13, 2025

Quip launches new sonic toothbrush

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Quip has launched a new sonic toothbrush, the Ultra Next Generation Smart Sonic Toothbrush.

February 12, 2025

Increased stroke risk may be linked to common mouth germ

By Ava Barros

Streptococcus anginosus, a common germ in the mouth and gut, may be abundant in stroke patients' intestines, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

February 11, 2025

Are you living among those states with the best dental health?

By Melissa Busch

These U.S. states were ranked with the best and worst oral health, according to a new analysis.

February 10, 2025

Study connects oral microbiome changes to mouth cancer

By Ava Barros

Oral cancer patients may show different bacteria, viruses, and fungi in their saliva, suggesting an imbalance in the microbiota may aid in the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma, according to the American Society for Microbiology.

February 10, 2025

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