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Dental Hygiene: Page 21
Protein-based sweetener that won't rot teeth in the works
By
Melissa Busch
Researchers are developing a protein-based sweetener that contains no sugar, is sweeter, and won't cause tooth decay.
January 3, 2025
Top 10 dental hygiene stories of 2024
By
Karie Neeley Anderson
As part of DrBicuspid's look back at 2024, there were 10 dental hygiene articles that captured readers' attention when it came to the link between oral hygiene and overall health and well-being.
December 30, 2024
GNDYM look back: What we learned about Midmark's M11 steam sterilizer
By
Kevin Henry
During a booth interview at the Greater New York Dental Meeting, Midmark's Holly Weaver gave DrBicuspid the rundown of why she believes the M11 is a game changer in dentistry.
December 26, 2024
ADHA takes stand on fluoridation
By
Ava Barros
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has released a statement supporting community water fluoridation.
December 26, 2024
Willo launches automated toothbrush for kids
Willo has launched AutoFlo+, an automated toothbrush for children ages 5 to 13.
December 13, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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