Dental Hygiene

A simple nutrient may thwart biofilm
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A naturally occurring amino acid may significantly weaken biofilms that cause caries and gingivitis.
January 22, 2026
Medicinal Power Jar Scoop Tankist276
Beyond the scaler: How biological hygienists are redefining dental care
By Tracee Dahm
Learn from biological dental hygienist Barbara Tritz, who reveals how dental hygiene is being transformed from "cleaning teeth" into true healing and prevention.
January 22, 2026
Dental Hygienist
Dental calculus may hold the key to early diabetes detection
By Melissa Busch
Potassium levels in dental calculus may be a possible indicator of diabetes.
January 20, 2026
Hygienist Ultrasonic Scaling Studio Romantic
These drugs may give you bad breath
By Ava Barros
Certain medications can act as an underlying cause for halitosis, a study published in the International Dental Journal reports.
January 19, 2026
Bad Breath
School in Wis. cuts tuition rate for dental hygiene degree
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Wisconsin's Marian University has lowered the tuition for its Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Completion program.
January 16, 2026
Dental Student
Enriched artificial saliva may protect teeth in cancer patients
By Ava Barros
An artificial saliva mouthwash may safeguard teeth in patients with head and neck cancer by reducing bacteria and aiding disease control.
January 16, 2026
Mouthwash Towfiqu Barbhuiya
Dr. Tom Giacobbi: 'It's still OK to love fluoride'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this video, Dr. Tom Giacobbi has a reminder about fluoride usage in today's society and the impact it has had for years.
January 16, 2026
Just A Minute Doc 400
When definitions become barriers
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Supporting dental hygiene education strengthens the workforce and protects the public, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, in her latest DrBicuspid column.
January 15, 2026
Hygienist Ultrasonic Scaling Studio Romantic
Michigan licenses 1st dental therapist
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Michigan has licensed its first dental therapist as part of a state program to expand oral healthcare access.
January 14, 2026
Dentist Hygienist Tools
Childhood oral health linked to elevated atherosclerosis risk in adults
By Melissa Busch
Childhood oral health may be linked to a heightened risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adulthood.
January 14, 2026
Atherosclerosis Clot
Tech adoption in dentistry: Partnership wins
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Tech adoption fails when manufacturers ignore real practice conditions, says Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Learn what contributes to a successful implementation.
January 9, 2026
Dental Operatory Tech Diignat
Reimbursement rates may be driving SDF adoption
By Ava Barros
Insurance coverage restrictions may influence dentists’ decisions whether to prescribe silver diamine fluoride.
January 6, 2026
Child Fluoride Application
Page 1 of 591
Next Page