Dental Hygiene: Page 3

With government cuts, unveiling dentistry's future of infection control and prevention

By Kevin Henry

Following the elimination of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Oral Health, a trusted voice is stepping up to help dentistry stay safe and secure.

July 14, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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