Dental Hygiene

Patients with lupus, RA may want to wake up on oral health

By Ava Barros

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus may have an increased risk of dental decay and a higher oral bacteria presence. The study was published recently in BMC Oral Health.

April 2, 2025

Researchers to study gum disease germ's link to Alzheimer's disease

By Ava Barros

Researchers at the Augusta University Dental College of Georgia have received a $2.8 million grant to study the link between a periodontal bacterium and Alzheimer's disease, according to news from the university.

April 1, 2025

From IDS: Revolutionizing caries treatment? vVardis hopes to begin new era in dentistry

By Kevin Henry

In an exclusive chat with DrBicuspid, Drs. Haley and Goly Abivardi discuss vVardis' noninvasive, drill-free, and pain-free application that can be performed by dentists.

April 1, 2025

Biologic agents may lead to more dental problems

By Ava Barros

Patients taking common biologic agents to help treat cancer and other diseases may be at greater risk of needing more dental treatment, according to a study published recently in Oral Diseases.

March 31, 2025

These trace elements may be linked to caries in the U.S.

By Melissa Busch

Dental caries may be linked to the presence of certain trace elements, according to a new study.

March 31, 2025

Moon, Sprinkles partner on sweet oral hygiene products

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Moon Oral Beauty and Sprinkles have launched a Moon x Sprinkles electric toothbrush and birthday cake toothpaste.

March 28, 2025

Postbiotics may help prevent caries

By Ava Barros

Postbiotics may surpass traditional probiotics in preventing and managing caries by stopping the growth of cavity-causing bacteria, reports a review published in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.

March 26, 2025

Persistent antibiotic prescribing in dentistry raises concerns

By Ava Barros

The consistent rate of antibiotic prescriptions by general dentists may underscore the need for stronger measures to prevent overprescription, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

March 24, 2025

Diabetes testing at the dentist may be key to early diagnosis

By Ava Barros

Implementing targeted diabetes testing in dental settings for high-risk patients may be a feasible and largely accepted strategy to diagnose individuals sooner, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

March 21, 2025

Good neighbors may curb brain decline in those with tooth loss

By Melissa Busch

Neighborhood cohesion may mitigate the negative effects tooth loss has on cognitive decline, according to a study.

March 20, 2025

1st reported case of small intestine tumor spreading to the TMJ

By Melissa Busch

A small intestine neuroendocrine carcinoma metastasized to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in a man, which is believed the first reported case of its kind.

March 19, 2025

United Concordia, Harmony partner on saliva test, app

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

United Concordia Dental and Harmony Health are piloting a saliva test and mobile app aimed at improving dental care access for underserved Pennsylvanians.

March 18, 2025

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