Dental Hygiene

Nathan & Sons launches tooth scrub

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Personal care products provider Nathan & Sons has launched its Pearl Powder Remineralizing Tooth Scrub, a fluoride-free alternative to traditional toothpaste.

July 23, 2025

U.S. adults associate these dental problems with poor health

By Ava Barros

This condition in U.S. adults is linked with worse self-reported overall health, reports a study in Frontiers in Oral Health.

July 23, 2025

AAHKS, AAOS finally agree. Invasive dentistry doesn't cause PJIs

By Melissa Busch

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) agree with the ADA that invasive dentistry doesn’t cause prosthetic joint infections(PJIs).

July 23, 2025

Fluoride gel with supplement may better tooth remineralization

By Ava Barros

Research recently published in the Journal of Dentistry reports that a low-fluoride gel with this compound may promote greater enamel remineralization than a traditional, more concentrated gel.

July 21, 2025

Apical periodontitis may be a risk factor for heart problems

By Ava Barros

Research published in the Journal of Dentistry suggests apical periodontitis may raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, underscoring the importance of treating endodontic infections to lower one's cardiometabolic risk.

July 17, 2025

Ditch meat for optimal oral health? Maybe

By Ava Barros

Eating a vegetarian diet, especially one that emphasizes beans, may benefit one's oral health by promoting a healthier saliva pH, reports a study recently published in Lifestyle Medicine.

July 15, 2025

Q&A: DentalBee and AI-powered dental documentation

By Dr. Lou Shuman

Manually taking notes for the chart or dictating to a dental assistant or a recorder is not enough anymore. Dr. Lou Shuman details how artificial intelligence can make a difference in your documentation and more.

July 15, 2025

With government cuts, unveiling dentistry's future of infection control and prevention

By Kevin Henry

Following the elimination of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Oral Health, a trusted voice is stepping up to help dentistry stay safe and secure.

July 14, 2025

Herbal mouthwash may outshine every other rinse

By Ava Barros

Natural herbal-based rinses, unlike traditional mouthwashes, may kill harmful bacteria while leaving beneficial bacteria intact, report researchers from Rutgers.

July 14, 2025

Where else can this go? A path to possibility in dental hygiene.

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

Stay ahead in your dental hygiene career with expert insights and actionable tips from Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.

July 10, 2025

Dr. Tom Giacobbi on recent laws and DUWLs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another installment of his Just a Minute, Doc video series. This time, he focuses on dental unit waterlines.

July 9, 2025

What’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?

By Ava Barros

Primary care clinicians contend with certain hurdles when it comes to applying a topical fluoride varnish, reports a study published in JDR Clinical & Translational Research.

July 3, 2025

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