Dental Hygiene

Higher dental caries may be linked to cardiovascular risk
By Ava Barros
The decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index may predict cardiovascular disease risk, according to recent research.
October 23, 2025
Older Woman Dentist
Are high blood pressure drugs the key to caries reduction?
By Melissa Busch
Some antihypertensive drugs may reduce the risk of dental caries, according to a study.
October 20, 2025
Blood Pressure Medication Jj Gouin 400
NDA supports the IDDHLC
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Dental Association (NDA) announced its support for the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact (IDDHLC).
October 17, 2025
Dental Hygienist Patient Igor Kardasov
Dental endoscopy: A hygienist's perspective on transforming periodontal care
By Tracee Dahm
Tracee Dahm interviews Marvelyn Navarro, RDH, about how periodontal endoscopy is improving periodontal treatment and outcomes.
October 16, 2025
Perio Probe Zlikovec
Willo launches BrushBot
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
BrushBot is an automatic toothbrush designed for children ages 5 to 13.
October 15, 2025
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Young Innovations launches American Eagle scalers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Young Innovations has introduced XP², the next-generation line of sharpen-free scalers from American Eagle Instruments.
October 13, 2025
Dental Scaler Fara
A new cavity-fighter that ditches silver in the works
By Ava Barros
Researchers have created a zinc-based compound to fight caries that may be comparable to silver diamine fluoride without permanently staining teeth.
October 13, 2025
Fluoride Application Closeup
Looking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene Month
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
During National Dental Hygiene Month, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, advises hygienists to reflect on their purpose and turn their insights into transformative care for patients.
October 13, 2025
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This toothbrush may clean teeth better
By Ava Barros
A basic electric toothbrush may effectively reduce plaque and gingivitis better than a manual toothbrush, reports a Journal of Dental Hygiene study.
October 10, 2025
Electric Toothbrush Andrey Popov
Fluoridation protects patients and practices
By Dr. Steven Spitz
Fluoridation strengthens public health and streamlines dental care. Without it, communities have mounting health and economic costs, warns Dr. Steven Spitz.
October 9, 2025
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Oral bacteria may be linked to Parkinson's disease
By Ava Barros
The oral bacteria known for causing caries may contribute to the development of Parkinson’s disease.
October 8, 2025
Oral Bacteria
These iron supplements may discolor teeth the least
By Ava Barros
Iron supplements may lead to tooth discoloration, and some may be worse than others, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
October 6, 2025
Iron Supplement Exienator
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