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Trump expected to end water fluoridation in 2025

By Melissa Busch

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said President-elect Donald Trump will recommend in January that fluoride be removed from public water systems.

November 11, 2024

Reasons why patients maintain oral health may surprise you

By Ava Barros

More adults are practicing proper oral care to avoid costly dental issues, desiring to save money and avoid unexpected expenses, according to the Delta Dental "2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report."

November 11, 2024

Newly developed toothbrush may prevent toothpaste swallowing

By Ava Barros

A professor at the Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine has developed a toothbrush with suction to prevent people from swallowing toothpaste, according to a university press release.

November 5, 2024

Hydroxyapatite is an effective fluoride-free solution for caries

By Ava Barros

Oral care products containing fluoride-free hydroxyapatite, a natural form of calcium, may effectively reduce dental caries, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Dentistry.

November 4, 2024

Taking melatonin may protect oral health

By Melissa Busch

The sleep aid supplement melatonin may have a protective role in oral health, potentially aiding in managing periodontitis, oral cancers, and more.

November 4, 2024

Pumpkin spice craze sparks oral health concerns

By Ava Barros

Pumpkin spice lattes may be a fall favorite, but their high sugar content and acidity can weaken enamel, increase the risk of tooth decay, and cause staining, according to research from the Canada-based dental clinic Inglewood Family Dental.

October 31, 2024

These gum disease patients may benefit from plant-based diets

By Ava Barros

Switching to a plant-based diet may alleviate periodontal inflammation in patients at risk for cardiovascular disease, suggests study findings recently published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

October 29, 2024

A dental hygienist shares her oral health advice for Halloween

By Kevin Henry

Which talking points does a dental hygienist share with her patients about all the candy that comes with trick or treating? Maria Jackson, RDH, shares her thoughts.

October 29, 2024

OralDNA acquires assets of Sensible Diagnostics

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Salivary diagnostics firm Access Genetics, operating as OralDNA Labs, has acquired the assets of Sensible Diagnostics. The deal's financial terms were not disclosed.

October 28, 2024

Drinking fluoridated water as kids makes you worse off as adults

By Melissa Busch

Children exposed to public fluoridated water between the ages of 0 and 5 may be worse off as adults, according to a new study.

October 28, 2024

How your toothbrush may combat antibiotic resistance

By Ava Barros

Toothbrushes carry various viruses, including bacteriophages. Researchers want to leverage these viruses to treat antibiotic-resistant infections, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Microbiomes.

October 28, 2024

Periodontitis may be linked to thrombotic diseases

By Ava Barros

Periodontitis may contribute to thrombosis by promoting the transmission of bacteria and systemic inflammation thereby affecting cell interactions and coagulation, suggest the findings of a review published in the International Journal of Oral Science.

October 24, 2024

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