Dental Hygiene

Dr. Tom Giacobbi gives you the rundown on dental lasers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Tom Giacobbi breaks down the main types of soft‑tissue lasers and how dentists use them in this fact‑packed Just a Minute, Doc episode.

June 5, 2026

Listerine launches range of mouthwash intensities

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Listerine has introduced a range of alcohol-free mouthwash intensities.

June 4, 2026

This dental habit may mean life or death

By Melissa Busch

This simple daily habit appears to cut a person's mortality risk by nearly 30%.

June 3, 2026

Practice may have exposed patients to HIV, hepatitis

By Melissa Busch

Shocking failures at a Philadelphia practice may have exposed patients to HIV and hepatitis.

June 1, 2026

Case report reveals hair growing in 11-year-old’s mouth

By Melissa Busch

Hair sprouted from the gums of an 11-year-old girl, according to a new case report.

May 29, 2026

More states enact hygiene legislation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A wave of legislation will affect how dental hygienists practice in 2026.

May 28, 2026

Osteoporosis may be linked to severe gum disease

By Ava Barros

Osteoporosis may heighten severe gum disease risk, especially after menopause, underscoring the need for coordinated medical and dental care.

May 28, 2026

TheraBreath presents clinical data for new toothpaste line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Eight studies presented at IADR suggest that TheraBreath Healthy Gums Toothpaste outperformed Crest Regular on gum health, plaque, and malodor.

May 27, 2026

Combined fluoride and lead exposure reduces bone health in youth

By Will Morton

Co-exposure to fluoride and lead exacerbates changes in BMD more than single exposure, suggesting synergistic effects on bone impairment.

May 27, 2026

Delta Dental report: Patient awareness of oral-systemic link reaches record high

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report shows strong generational shifts in attitudes and persistent gaps in rural access.

May 27, 2026

ADHA updates position statement on workforce shortage

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADHA says three years of data confirm the dental hygiene workforce crisis is a retention problem, not a pipeline problem.

May 26, 2026

How powered toothbrushes stack up against manual brushes

By Ava Barros

A Journal of Dentistry study finds that power brushes may ease sensitivity from gum recession more than manual brushes.

May 21, 2026

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