Dental Hygiene

CBD, CBG may be key to stopping cavities
By Melissa Busch
CBD and CBG appear to show unprecedented promise in eliminating dual-species biofilms that cause cavities.
September 29, 2026
Golden liquid is dispersed from a dropper into an amber glass bottle.
DTA Foundation prepares for National Brush Day
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation is kicking off its #NBDDentSquad campaign for National Brush Day on Nov. 1.
September 25, 2026
A daughter and mother brush their teeth.
Phage therapy may show promise against periodontal disease bacteria
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Could using a virus to attack periodontal bacteria effectively fight gum disease?
September 24, 2026
3D scientific illustration of bacteria and viral particles on teeth.
Where dentists stand on antibiotics for arthroplasty patients
By Melissa Busch
Dentists and surgeons appear to be divided on antibiotic protection for joint replacement patients undergoing dental work.
September 24, 2026
Green-and-white antibiotic capsules, tablets, syringes, and medication bottles arranged around an Antibiotics document.
What you need to know about the cleanliness of your dental unit waterlines
By Kevin Henry
In this DrBicuspid.com Podcast episode, learn what happens inside dental waterlines and why consistency is critical.
September 24, 2026
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast promotional logo graphic featuring a microphone and a masked cartoon dentist.
Healthy aging via good oral health? Maybe.
By Melissa Busch
Gums may hold the secret to healthier aging.
September 21, 2026
An older man with a beard smiles at the viewer. In the background, blurred, is a city street.
Fluoridation is valuable, and dentists should tell patients that
By Melissa Busch
New research appears to prove that fluoridation works.
September 18, 2026
A woman dentist counsels a teen patient.
The dental hygienist of 2030: The role is already changing
By Mary K. Hughes, RDH
The hygienist of 2030 won't be defined by the procedures performed but by the health outcomes achieved, and that shift is underway.
September 17, 2026
A dental hygienist wearing beige scrubs looks at a computer screen while a patient looks on at the screen too.
Hygienist shortage or retention problem? Why the debate matters more than the diagnosis.
By Denise Ciardello
Denise Ciardello weighs the pros, cons, and offers a possible middle ground in the debate over expanding who can perform preventive care.
September 16, 2026
Headshot of Denise Ciardello, co-founder of Global Team Solutions.
AHA statement links periodontal disease to heart disease risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Heart Association's updated statement highlights evidence linking periodontal disease with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
September 14, 2026
3D medical illustration of red blood cells and white arterial plaque in an artery.
Dental Duets: The mouth-body connection isn't the problem. The healthcare system is.
By Michael Ventriello
A physician and health system strategist explains why medical-dental integration remains elusive.
September 14, 2026
Headshot of Mohammed Quadri, MD, MBA, founder of StrideAI, HealCue, and founder and general partner of GrowQ360.
ADS kicks off DICAM with campaign focused on daily safety habits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Association for Dental Safety's 2026 awareness month emphasizes small, consistent infection control behaviors over a set weekly curriculum.
September 11, 2026
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