Dental Hygiene: Page 9

A fix for oral ulcers may be here
By Ava Barros
A microneedle patch may offer a superior treatment for adhering to the oral mucosa while speeding healing for patients with painful mouth ulcers.
June 11, 2026
Close-up of an ulcer on the mucosa of a woman's lip.
Working in dentistry may put you at risk for this infection
By Melissa Busch
Dental workers may face a hidden infection risk from this stomach germ.
June 9, 2026
Glowing red illustration of Heliobacter pylori bacterium.
A surprising factor that keeps people away from the dentist
By Melissa Busch
One condition cuts dental visits by a third, and it may not be what you think.
June 8, 2026
Modern dental office treatment room with a white chair, overhead light, and teal-accented cabinetry.
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
Promotional image of the YouTube Just A Minute, Doc series with Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Listerine launches range of mouthwash intensities
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Listerine has introduced a range of alcohol-free mouthwash intensities.
June 4, 2026
Three Listerine mouthwash bottles: Total Care in Extra Mild Mint, Mild Mint, and Intense Mint.
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
Smiling older couple.
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
Close-up of a dental local anesthetic syringe resting atop a pack of anesthetic vials.
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
Modern dental office with white treatment chair, overhead light, and teal accent details in bright, clean environment.
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
Empty legislative chamber with blue carpet, wooden desks, ornate crystal chandelier, and classical architecture.
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
Cross-section of human vertebrae showing bone structure and trabecular detail in anatomical illustration.
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
Empty, rolled-up toothpaste tube resting on a white countertop.
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
Close-up of a cross-section of a femur bone showing poor bone mineral density.
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