Dental Hygiene

The truth about infection control in your dental practice

By Kevin Henry

DrBicuspid and Dental Assistant Nation continue a series of discussions on infection control in the dental practice.

June 1, 2025

Upgrading your thoughtware: How dental professionals can break free from limiting beliefs

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

Your dental career is not a fixed entity -- it's a dynamic expression of your values, skills, and chosen beliefs, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.

May 30, 2025

Solmetex launches water safety test with early notification

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Solmetex has launched the Sterisil R2A with FASTRead, offering faster water safety testing for dental practices.

May 28, 2025

Will your teeth be sorry if you use vegan toothpaste?

By Ava Barros

Despite not causing enamel hardness loss or adverse effects on mineral content or morphology, there may not be enough evidence to support using vegan toothpaste.

May 28, 2025

ADHA opposes bill, claiming it bypasses accreditation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) President Erin Haley-Hitz has publicly opposed Nevada Senate Bill 495.

May 28, 2025

Chronic kidney disease may affect oral health

By Ava Barros

Chronic kidney disease may affect oral health, potentially leading to changes that directly increase the risk of developing caries, according to a study recently published in Health Science Reports.

May 27, 2025

These lung problems may be linked to jaw fractures

By Ava Barros

Patients may be at an increased risk of pulmonary complications following mandibular fracture surgery if they have certain predisposing factors, according to a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.

May 22, 2025

Why your dental practice's waterlines may not be as clean as you think

By Kevin Henry

Do you think your dental practice's waterlines are clean? In this interview with Michelle Strange, RDH, discover the hidden risks of biofilm and how to ensure patient safety.

May 22, 2025

Shaping the future of dental antibiotic stewardship

By Dr. Erinne Kennedy

Dr. Erinne Kennedy shares key insights from the 2025 Antibiotic Stewardship Summit hosted by the Association for Dental Safety.

May 22, 2025

There’s good, bad news concerning gum disease and the brain

By Melissa Busch

This is how periodontitis does and doesn't affect the brain, according to a new study.

May 21, 2025

Dental products may ignite deadly syndrome caused by tick bites

By Melissa Busch

Dental products, including fluoride gel, may trigger a potentially life-threatening reaction with a syndrome that often arises from a tick bite, according to a review.

May 20, 2025

How drinking affects tooth loss

By Ava Barros

Patients who consume about one alcoholic drink daily may heighten their risk of complete tooth loss considerably, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

May 20, 2025

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