Dental Hygiene

Supermouth launches electric toothbrush case
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Supermouth has launched the Ultim8 Travel SmartCase, which is designed to carry the Ultim8 SmartBrush, travel-size floss, and toothpaste.
June 27, 2025
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What you need to know about the rise of xerostomia
By Melissa K. Turner
Xerostomia is spiking, and dental professionals must act. Melissa K. Turner, RDH, shares a four-step strategy to help patients understand dry mouth, its symptoms, and effective therapies to find lasting relief.
June 27, 2025
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Mouth germ linked to Parkinson's disease progression
By Ava Barros
Gum disease bacteria tied to Alzheimer’s disease may also be linked to advanced cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson’s disease, reports King’s College London in the U.K.
June 25, 2025
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Your mouth may help diagnose depression
By Ava Barros
Lower oral microbiome diversity may be linked to more severe depressive symptoms, suggesting that targeting oral bacteria could offer promising options for diagnosing depression, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
June 23, 2025
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Why toothbrushing may do the whole body good
By Ava Barros
Consistent toothbrushing may reduce the risk of chronic diseases, highlighting its potential as a simple yet powerful contributor to systemic health.
June 23, 2025
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Catching oral biofilm early with biofluorescence technology
By Dr. Lou Shuman
With dentists as the frontline against biofilm, technology-forward dental practices can catch it sooner, writes Dr. Lou Shuman.
June 23, 2025
Teeth Mirror Exam Ocskay Mark
Treatments that may protect kids' teeth long term
By Ava Barros
When used in school-based dental programs, silver diamine fluoride may offer better long-term caries treatment than atraumatic restorative treatment.
June 20, 2025
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Soon dental floss may measure stress
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers have developed a new floss pick with smart technology that can detect cortisol, a hormone released during stressful periods, according to a story recently published in Tufts Now.
June 19, 2025
This dental floss pick has a sensor that can assess your stress level. Image courtesy of Atul Sharma and Nafize Ishtiaque Hossain.
Replacing dental hygienists to solve workforce shortages can put patients at risk
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Dental hygiene is increasingly seen as a technical function rather than a science-based, patient-focused profession, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
June 19, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi details FASTCheck15 by Sterisil
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another installment of his Just a Minute, Doc series, this time focusing on dental unit waterlines.
June 18, 2025
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Infection control is on the menu: What dental practices can learn from dirty restaurants
By Karen Daw, MBA
When it comes to infection control in the dental practice, it’s helpful to look at how other industries tackle cleanliness, writes Karen Daw, MBA.
June 18, 2025
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Gum disease may put women at greater risk of preeclampsia
By Ava Barros
Gum disease may be linked to a higher risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of organ damage.
June 16, 2025
A pregnant woman opens her mouth as a dentist uses instruments to check her teeth.
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