Dental Hygiene: Page 25

Herbal mouthwash may outshine every other rinse
By Ava Barros
Natural herbal-based rinses, unlike traditional mouthwashes, may kill harmful bacteria while leaving beneficial bacteria intact, report researchers from Rutgers.
July 14, 2025
Fresh mint leaves suspended in a dynamic water splash against blue background.
Where else can this go? A path to possibility in dental hygiene.
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Stay ahead in your dental hygiene career with expert insights and actionable tips from Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
July 10, 2025
Headshot of Kelly Tanner, RDH, PhD.
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on recent laws and DUWLs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another installment of his Just a Minute, Doc video series. This time, he focuses on dental unit waterlines.
July 9, 2025
Professional in black suit next to 'Just a Minute Doc' podcast or show logo
What’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?
By Ava Barros
Primary care clinicians contend with certain hurdles when it comes to applying a topical fluoride varnish, reports a study published in JDR Clinical & Translational Research.
July 3, 2025
A pediatrician visits with a mother and child in medical office.
When it comes to smoking, teeth don’t lie
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Smoking -- even if it’s temporary -- leaves a lasting mark on teeth, report researchers from Northumbria University.
July 3, 2025
Archaeological samples of teeth showing evidence of staining and notches from pipe smoking.
High iron levels may be linked to gum disease
By Ava Barros
A recently published study in the Journal of Periodontology links higher iron levels to more severe, widespread gum disease, highlighting a new risk factor even after adjusting for other risk factors.
July 1, 2025
Periodic table square for Iron (Fe) element with atomic number 26.
Can heart disease be seen on dental CBCTs? A study is in the works.
By Ava Barros
Stony Brook University researchers have received a grant to study whether routine dental cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans help detect early signs of heart disease.
July 1, 2025
Medical illustration showing glowing lungs with pain visualization and a hand holding a chest over the heart.
Supermouth launches electric toothbrush case
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Supermouth has launched the Ultim8 Travel SmartCase, which is designed to carry the Ultim8 SmartBrush, travel-size floss, and toothpaste.
June 27, 2025
The Supermouth Ultim8 Travel SmartCase.
What you need to know about the rise of xerostomia
By Melissa K. Turner
Xerostomia is spiking, and dental professionals must act. Melissa K. Turner, RDH, shares a four-step strategy to help patients understand dry mouth, its symptoms, and effective therapies to find lasting relief.
June 27, 2025
Headshot of Melissa K. Turner, RDH.
Mouth germ linked to Parkinson's disease progression
By Ava Barros
Gum disease bacteria tied to Alzheimer’s disease may also be linked to advanced cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson’s disease, reports King’s College London in the U.K.
June 25, 2025
Illustration of Porphyromonas gingivalis.
Your mouth may help diagnose depression
By Ava Barros
Lower oral microbiome diversity may be linked to more severe depressive symptoms, suggesting that targeting oral bacteria could offer promising options for diagnosing depression, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
June 23, 2025
A dejected woman sits grasping a pillow.
Why toothbrushing may do the whole body good
By Ava Barros
Consistent toothbrushing may reduce the risk of chronic diseases, highlighting its potential as a simple yet powerful contributor to systemic health.
June 23, 2025
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