Dental Hygiene

ADHA advocates for self-regulation for hygienists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) released a white paper highlighting how self-regulation may help dental hygienists improve public care.
December 30, 2025
Dental Hygienist
2025’s top 5 dental hygiene stories
By Karie Neeley Anderson
DrBicuspid’s editors review the top five dental hygiene articles that dominated readers’ interests in 2025.
December 23, 2025
Dental Hygienist Burnout Okfoto
ImpetusDX launches oral health test panel
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The DNA-based saliva test identifies established and emerging periodontal pathogens within 24 to 48 hours.
December 19, 2025
Saliva Test Woman
Gum disease may be a risk factor for pancreatic cancer
By Ava Barros
A new study’s findings emphasize the importance of treating gum disease to reduce related systemic inflammation.
December 16, 2025
Dental Patient Periodontal Exam
U of T startup launches 'smart' gum
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Toothpod is a remineralizing, antimicrobial, “smart” dental gum designed to support oral health when brushing is not possible.
December 12, 2025
Chewing Gum Maksymiv Iurii
Time for a dental care protocol for heart transplant patients?
By Ava Barros
Severe gum disease was linked to a higher risk of sepsis in heart transplant patients.
December 12, 2025
Heart Toothbrush Admin Design
Mom's vitamin D level may be linked to kids' caries risk
By Ava Barros
A mother’s vitamin D stores may influence a child’s risk of developing early childhood caries, new research suggests.
December 11, 2025
Pregnant Woman
Do you know the hypersensitivity risks of antiseptic rinses?
By Ava Barros
More patients are experiencing hypersensitivity effects like chronic hives to topical antiseptics, especially with chlorhexidine.
December 10, 2025
Dermatitis Mouth ольга шефер
Bariatric surgery may raise oral disease risk
By Ava Barros
Bariatric surgery may alter the microbiota in patients, magnifying their risk of periodontal and other dental diseases.
December 9, 2025
Robot Surgery Vadim
Tooth loss may be linked to depression
By Ava Barros
Patients with tooth loss may benefit from cognitive evaluation and interventions.
December 5, 2025
Man Depressed Aramyan
New dental gel may upend tooth repair
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A patented breakthrough gel could not only halt dental erosion in its tracks but “regrow” enamel.
December 5, 2025
Teeth Mirror Exam Ocskay Mark
Oral infections cause eyeball growths on TV personality
By Melissa Busch
Model and TV personality Jenny McCarthy claims that a recurring oral infection led to her teeth falling out and growths to form on her eyeballs.
December 4, 2025
Jenny Mc Carthy 2012 Mingle Media Tv 400
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