Dental Hygiene

The surprising effect tooth loss has on the body
By Ava Barros
Tooth loss may disrupt the oral-gut microbiota balance by shifting bacterial proportions, potentially impacting intestinal and overall health, an animal study published in BMC Oral Health reports.
February 20, 2025
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You may be juicing your way to bad oral health, more
By Ava Barros
Short-term juice-only diets may negatively affect oral microbiota and increase gut bacteria linked to digestive issues, inflammation, and mental decline. This study was recently published in Nutrients.
February 17, 2025
Juice Pilipphoto
4 ways oral health can protect your heart this Valentine's Day
By Ava Barros
This Valentine's Day, protecting your heart might start with your smile. Here are four ways a consistent oral health regimen benefits your heart.
February 14, 2025
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Smooching your way to better oral health
By Ava Barros
While kissing may transfer germs, couples this Valentine's Day may be pleased to learn that when they express their love this way, it may also offer several oral health benefits.
February 14, 2025
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Gestational diabetes, more linked to lack of oral care
By Ava Barros
Receiving preventive dental care during pregnancy may lower the risk of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
February 13, 2025
Pregnant Woman Dental Exam Andrey Popov
The critical connection between oral health and mental health
By Kevin Henry
In DrBicuspid's latest video interview, we spoke with Colgate-Palmolive's Dr. Maria Ryan to discuss the mental state of today's dental patient and what dentists and dental teams should know.
February 13, 2025
Brain Puzzle Dementia
Quip launches new sonic toothbrush
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Quip has launched a new sonic toothbrush, the Ultra Next Generation Smart Sonic Toothbrush.
February 12, 2025
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Increased stroke risk may be linked to common mouth germ
By Ava Barros
Streptococcus anginosus, a common germ in the mouth and gut, may be abundant in stroke patients' intestines, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.
February 11, 2025
Stroke Skull Xray
Study connects oral microbiome changes to mouth cancer
By Ava Barros
Oral cancer patients may show different bacteria, viruses, and fungi in their saliva, suggesting an imbalance in the microbiota may aid in the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma, according to the American Society for Microbiology.
February 10, 2025
Oral Bacteria
Flossing may cut the risk of stroke, irregular heartbeats
By Ava Barros
Regular flossing may reduce the risk of stroke and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study set to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.
February 5, 2025
Flossing Woman
Antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines baffle dentists
By Melissa Busch
Despite guidelines, prescribing antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures when treating those at high risk for infective endocarditis remains challenging for dentists.
February 4, 2025
Antibiotics Neirfy
The latest on the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact license
By Tracee Dahm
Tracee S. Dahm updates DrBicuspid readers on the latest developments of a potentially game-changing advance in dentistry and how it could impact dental hygienists and patients.
February 4, 2025
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