Dental Hygiene

Viome launches toothpaste for day and night
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Viome has launched its personalized day and night toothpaste and gel, formulated using oral microbiome data and artificial intelligence.
July 24, 2024
The MyBiotics toothpaste and gel. Image courtesy of Viome.
Oral ulcers led to patient's celiac disease diagnosis
By Melissa Busch
A woman with lifelong oral ulcers but no gastrointestinal symptoms was diagnosed with celiac disease, suggesting that oral manifestations may be a sign of the chronic immune disorder.
July 23, 2024
Female Patient Chair
What scope-of-practice deregulation may really do to dentistry
By Melissa Busch
Deregulating dental hygienists' scope-of-practice rules, like administering nitrous oxide, at state levels may not have the sweeping benefits anticipated.
July 22, 2024
Dental Hygienist
Fiber may play a role in caries incidence in diabetic patients
By Ava Barros
Patients with diabetes may be at a greater risk of caries compared to the general population. Increasing dietary fiber intake may lower this risk, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
July 22, 2024
Diabetes Woman Lancet
Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states
By Nada Hassanein
During a game of Red Rover when she was 16 years old, Rochelle "Roz" Siuvuq Ferry lost a front tooth. Ferry, who is Inupiaq, remembers getting on a plane to get from her remote Alaskan village to the city of Nome to start the tooth replacement process.
July 19, 2024
Dental therapist Sarah Chagnon treats a patient at the Swinomish Dental Clinic in La Conner, WA, as part of a school-based 'sealant week' program. More states are considering authorizing licensures of dental health aide therapists, also known as dental therapists. Experts say the midlevel practitioners can help fill gaps in access to dental health care. Image courtesy of Swinomish Dental Clinic.
With oral cancer, antiquated dental hygiene practices are overdue for advancement
By Sarah Crow
When it comes to technology in the hygiene room, you may want to pay close attention, because you don't want to be left behind, writes Sarah Crow, RDH.
July 9, 2024
Sarah Crow, RDH
At risk? At least 1 in 5 U.S. dental programs reuse healing caps
By Melissa Busch
Some accredited periodontics residency programs in the U.S. are reusing dental implant healing abutments, posing a risk of biological cross-contamination among patients.
July 9, 2024
Dental Implant Single Tooth
Obesity may be tied to multiple tooth problems in older adults
By Ava Barros
Older adults with obesity are significantly more likely to have fewer teeth and not as many back teeth that occlude and a lack of functional dentition, according to a study conducted by the Rutgers School of Health Professions.
July 3, 2024
Missing Teeth Pano
Dental compact licensure accepts more states
By Tracee Dahm
It's an exciting time for dental professionals as compact license legislation continues to build momentum, writes Tracee Dahm, BSDH.
July 1, 2024
Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH.
Study reveals oral health risks of e-cigarette use in universities
By Ava Barros
University students commonly use alternative forms of tobacco, particularly e-cigarettes. This habit can cause caries and gingivitis.
June 27, 2024
Vaping Man
Digital mirror reflections: The lack of evolution with the dental mouth mirror
By Peter Khoury
The origins of the dental mouth mirror can be traced back to ancient civilizations, but where are we heading with this trusted piece of so many procedures? Here are some ideas.
June 27, 2024
Peter Khoury, CEO, Halo Dental Technology
54-year-old dental hygienist dies unexpectedly
By Melissa Busch
A 54-year-old dental hygienist in Iowa recently collapsed and died.
June 21, 2024
Marcia Cook. Image courtesy of Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service.
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