Dental Hygiene: Page 4

The dental hygienist of 2030: The role is already changing
By Mary K. Hughes, RDH
The hygienist of 2030 won't be defined by the procedures performed but by the health outcomes achieved, and that shift is underway.
September 17, 2026
A dental hygienist wearing beige scrubs looks at a computer screen while a patient looks on at the screen too.
Hygienist shortage or retention problem? Why the debate matters more than the diagnosis.
By Denise Ciardello
Denise Ciardello weighs the pros, cons, and offers a possible middle ground in the debate over expanding who can perform preventive care.
September 16, 2026
Headshot of Denise Ciardello, co-founder of Global Team Solutions.
AHA statement links periodontal disease to heart disease risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Heart Association's updated statement highlights evidence linking periodontal disease with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
September 14, 2026
3D medical illustration of red blood cells and white arterial plaque in an artery.
Dental Duets: The mouth-body connection isn't the problem. The healthcare system is.
By Michael Ventriello
A physician and health system strategist explains why medical-dental integration remains elusive.
September 14, 2026
Headshot of Mohammed Quadri, MD, MBA, founder of StrideAI, HealCue, and founder and general partner of GrowQ360.
ADS kicks off DICAM with campaign focused on daily safety habits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Association for Dental Safety's 2026 awareness month emphasizes small, consistent infection control behaviors over a set weekly curriculum.
September 11, 2026
Overlapping calendar pages showing dates in black and red numbers on a white background.
Hygienist shortage pushes practices to rework staffing models
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than 90% of dentists call hygienist recruitment difficult, and federal projections show the workforce gap could widen through 2038.
September 9, 2026
A red-and-white 'Help Wanted' sign is taped to a glass window.
Could chewing gum target HPV and curb oral cancer bacteria?
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A Penn Dental study found bean gum with an antimicrobial peptide slashed HPV and cancer-linked bacteria in early lab testing.
September 9, 2026
Close-up of a man with a slight beard holding a piece of chewing gum to his mouth.
Dyson launches CameraJet toothbrush
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The $499 Dyson CameraJet uses a camera and AI to analyze teeth and deliver a precision jet of mouth rinse to combat plaque.
September 4, 2026
Modern bathroom sink setup with black wall-mounted faucet and two Dyson electric toothbrushes in blue and pink.
Is the 60-minute hygiene appointment actually based on anything, or is it tradition?
By Mary K. Hughes, RDH
Mary Hughes, RDH, argues that the 60-minute hygiene appointment isn't broken; assuming that every patient needs the same amount of time is.
September 3, 2026
Cover image of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast, featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and soundwave graphics.
Mayo seeks dentist input on antibiotic-prescribing habits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists, the Mayo Clinic wants your input on antibiotic use before dental care for patients with joint replacements.
September 1, 2026
White tablets are spread out on a blue table. They are spilling from an orange prescription bottle.
Fluoride during pregnancy may affect kids' reasoning abilities
By Melissa Busch
Fluoride consumed during pregnancy may quietly lower a child's reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills, according to a study.
August 31, 2026
A pregnant woman in a white T-shirt holds a glass of water and holds her other hand to her belly.
Do you live in this state? You may have bad breath.
By Ava Barros
Midwesterners in this state are likely to have the worst breath, while residents in this Western state are least likely to have halitosis, reports Action Network.
August 26, 2026
A woman holds her hand up to her mouth. She has a surprised expression.
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