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Which dental products are standing out to this hygienist

By Melissa K. Turner

After walking the show floor of Chicago Midwinter, Melissa K. Turner reflects on what she saw and the new dental products that jumped out at her. Here's what she wants to share with fellow hygienists.

March 14, 2024

Study reveals mouthwash's role in managing type 2 diabetes

By Ava Barros

Gargling with mouthwash may hold significant promise in mitigating the incidence of periodontitis, as well as managing type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.

March 13, 2024

What dental hygienists need to know about the compact license

By Tracee Dahm

Many argue that because so many states recognize the dire shortage of dental professionals, coupled with the lack of access to care for thousands, having one compact license is better for our society. Tracee Dahm explains why.

March 12, 2024

Not-so-sweet news about the sweetener sorbitol

By Ava Barros

Sugar may be bad for teeth, but the low-calorie sweetener sorbitol, especially when it's combined with antibiotics and a high-fat diet, has its own downsides. The animal study recently was published in Cell.

March 12, 2024

SDF may be as effective as sealants in pediatric patients

By Ava Barros

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay in school-age children, offering another inexpensive strategy to combat caries, according to a study published on March 4 in JAMA Pediatrics.

March 7, 2024

This mix of bacteria stinks and may cause patients’ halitosis

By Melissa Busch

The interaction between two prevalent oral bacteria may lead to the creation of a potent chemical compound closely tied to the development of bad breath and gum disease, according to a study published in mSystems.

March 6, 2024

Fatty diets may contribute to gum disease progression

By Ava Barros

Diets abundant in saturated fats and cholesterol may exacerbate alveolar bone loss associated with periodontal disease, indicating that one's diet may affect their dental health in the long term, according to a recent article published in News Medical.

March 4, 2024

Swapping bacteria via toothpaste to halt caries is being studied

By Melissa Busch

A special toothpaste containing someone else's bacteria is being explored for use in those susceptible to tooth decay.

March 2, 2024

'Artificial tongue' detects and destroys oral bacteria

By Karie Neeley Anderson

A chemical sensor array -- an artificial tongue -- may identify and destroy oral bacteria, according to research published on February 25 in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.

March 2, 2024

Woman breaks world record with tongue wider than a soda can

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A woman in Oregon has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for having the largest tongue circumference for a female.

March 2, 2024

Hygiene Tools Insider: Swapping bacteria via toothpaste to halt caries is being studied

By Melissa Busch

March is Oral Health Month, making it the best time to discuss all things dental hygiene. Without further ado, check out the latest hygiene tool-related news in this week’s Insider.

March 2, 2024

DJ Khaled goes gold, promoting high-end oral care line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DJ Khaled is taking oral care to the next level.

March 2, 2024

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