Dental Hygiene: Page 13

Willo launches automated toothbrush for kids
Willo has launched AutoFlo+, an automated toothbrush for children ages 5 to 13.
December 13, 2024
Boy Smiling
Why oral health should be integrated into pre-, postnatal care
By Ava Barros
Pregnant individuals may face higher risks of dental issues, linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, as well as mental health conditions that can worsen oral health, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
December 13, 2024
Pregnant Woman
Periodontitis may be linked to leading cause of stroke
By Melissa Busch
Gum disease may be associated with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a leading cause of stroke, in patients with ischemic stroke, according to a new study.
December 10, 2024
Stroke Head Xray
This may trump floss for reducing gum inflammation
By Ava Barros
An ultrasonic oral irrigator may reduce gingival inflammation more effectively than using dental floss as an adjunct to manual toothbrushing, according to a study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.
December 10, 2024
Irrigator Water Home Stock
Oral germs in pregnant women linked to mental health symptoms
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Certain oral bacteria and their levels in the microbiome of pregnant women may be linked to stress, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The study was published in BMJ Mental Health.
December 9, 2024
Pregnant Women Touching Belly
Obesity may be linked to gingival bleeding
By Ava Barros
Obesity may be linked to a higher risk of gingival bleeding, highlighting the importance of considering a patient's overall health, not just their oral condition, according to a study published in Obesity Medicine.
December 6, 2024
Obesity 400
Bone density may be linked to caries
By Ava Barros
Monitoring bone mineral density (BMD) alongside proper oral healthcare may address the potential bidirectional link between BMD and caries, according to a study recently published in Scientific Reports.
December 5, 2024
Missing Tooth Space Pixie Me
Frequent cannabis use linked to caries, tooth loss
By Ava Barros
Regular recreational cannabis use may be linked to untreated coronal and root surface caries, as well as severe tooth loss, in U.S. adults. This large study was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 4, 2024
Marijuana
Factors that may affect head, neck cancer survival
By Ava Barros
Low dental health-related quality of life at the time of head and neck cancer diagnosis may be associated with worse survival outcomes. This research was published in mid-November in BMC Oral Health.
December 2, 2024
Radiation Therapy Woman Mark Kostich
Let them eat starch. It may not hurt their teeth.
By Ava Barros
Consuming starchy foods such as potatoes, tubers, roots, and refined grains may not significantly affect caries development, according to a longitudinal study recently published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.
December 2, 2024
Yams Steph
Top 5 dental stories to digest before you gobble
By Melissa Busch
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, DrBicuspid shared its top nutrition stories.
November 27, 2024
Thanksgiving Turkey Boyhey
This antioxidant regulates cavity-causing bacteria
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
This antioxidant may help prevent cavities by altering enamel's protective layer and reducing acid production from cavity-causing bacteria. This study was published in the Journal of Dentistry.
November 26, 2024
Berries Antioxidants Takafoto
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