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Dental Hygiene: Page 4
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
5 dental products that caught my eye at Chicago Midwinter 2024
By
Kevin Henry
From ergonomics to whitening, these are the five dental products that Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry saw at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting that might be game changers for your practice.
February 26, 2024
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