Dental Hygiene: Page 3

Infection control matters to dental patients

By Ava Barros

Patients value a clean, safe environment and appreciate discussions about proper infection control, according to a Dental Assisting National Board survey.

September 17, 2025

U.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer

By Melissa Busch

Are dental hygienists the answer to making care more accessible in the U.S.?

September 16, 2025

Lower post-surgery pneumonia rates tied to oral health

By Ava Barros

A presurgery guided oral care routine may cut patients' pneumonia risk and shorten hospital stays, reports a study in PLoS One.

September 16, 2025

This may protect juice from decaying teeth

By Ava Barros

A PLoS One study reported that juice briefly alters oral lubrication. The results offer new insight into saliva’s role in protecting tooth enamel and its response to sugar.

September 15, 2025

Ultrasound may zap biofilms in the future

By Ava Barros

High-intensity focused ultrasound might be effective in eliminating biofilms from titanium dental implant surfaces, reports research recently published in the International Journal of Implant Dentistry.

September 12, 2025

5 steps to instantly find the dental career you've always wanted

By Melissa K. Turner

Dental professionals can fast-track their career through networking, smart social media, and polished personal branding, writes Melissa K. Turner, RDH.

September 12, 2025

Oral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection

By Melissa Busch

A common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.

September 10, 2025

Gum disease may increase risk of CKM syndrome

By Ava Barros

Gum disease may raise the risk of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, underscoring the need to include oral health in cardiometabolic care, a new study finds.

September 10, 2025

Dental hygienists in the U.S. aren’t happy

By Melissa Busch

Dental hygienists in the U.S. aren't satisfied with their jobs, according to a new study.

September 8, 2025

Dentulu launches Viome's saliva test

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Teledentistry provider Dentulu and Viome are collaborating to integrate Viome's CancerDetect salivary diagnostic test into Dentulu’s U.S. platform.

September 5, 2025

Is the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?

By Melissa Busch

A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the mouth may be linked to the hepatitis B vaccine, according to a new study.

September 5, 2025

Your gums may be keeping you from getting an erection and worse

By Melissa Busch

What's happening in men's mouths may be affecting them from having and maintaining erections and more, according to a new study.

September 2, 2025

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