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Pooping too much, too little may spell trouble for teeth
By
Melissa Busch
Abnormal bowel habits may be correlated with a higher risk of poor teeth conditions, according to a study.
April 23, 2025
ADHA, IFDH make statement on qualified providers
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) have released a joint statement urging that only properly educated and licensed professionals provide dental hygiene care.
April 22, 2025
4 recent events that have dental hygienists on high alert
By
Tracee Dahm
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH, provides a rundown of the latest news and issues dental hygienists need to know.
April 22, 2025
Convergent launches Solea Perioguide
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Convergent Dental has launched Solea Perioguide, a periodontal treatment using the Solea All-Tissue Laser.
April 14, 2025
The true cost of raising the bar in dental hygiene
By
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
If you're a dental hygienist stuck inside "a prophy mill," Dr. Kelly Tanner is here to help, diving into what it really takes to elevate dental hygiene protocols and why it's worth it.
April 14, 2025
Which syringe to use? Hygienists go with tradition.
By
Ava Barros
Dental hygiene students and faculty may prefer traditional metal syringes over disposable safety syringes, according to a pilot study published by the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
April 10, 2025
3 times more likely to have impaired cognition with this problem
By
Melissa Busch
Middle-age and older individuals who have this problem may be nearly three times more likely to experience cognitive impairment, according to a large study.
April 8, 2025
Survey uncovers gaps in U.S. oral hygiene habits
By
Ava Barros
Many U.S. dental patients may not be doing enough when it comes to visiting the dentist regularly or maintaining a consistent oral hygiene routine, according to a survey conducted by Risas Dental and Braces.
April 4, 2025
Patients with lupus, RA may want to wake up on oral health
By
Ava Barros
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus may have an increased risk of dental decay and a higher oral bacteria presence. The study was published recently in
BMC Oral Health
.
April 2, 2025
Researchers to study gum disease germ's link to Alzheimer's disease
By
Ava Barros
Researchers at the Augusta University Dental College of Georgia have received a $2.8 million grant to study the link between a periodontal bacterium and Alzheimer's disease, according to news from the university.
April 1, 2025
From IDS: Revolutionizing caries treatment? vVardis hopes to begin new era in dentistry
By
Kevin Henry
In an exclusive chat with DrBicuspid, Drs. Haley and Goly Abivardi discuss vVardis' noninvasive, drill-free, and pain-free application that can be performed by dentists.
April 1, 2025
Biologic agents may lead to more dental problems
By
Ava Barros
Patients taking common biologic agents to help treat cancer and other diseases may be at greater risk of needing more dental treatment, according to a study published recently in
Oral Diseases
.
March 31, 2025
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