Today’s dental-hygiene headlines for hygienists and the offices that hire them —20 stories curated from DrBicuspid (15) and Dentaltown (5). Tap any headline to read the full article at the source.
The cordless, iPhone-compatible oral cancer screening device features three visualization modes and a wider field of view.
Read more on DrBicuspid →Musculoskeletal disorders affect up to 96% of dental hygienists -- new research flags student-level risk factors tied to career attrition.
Read more on DrBicuspid →If you don't currently have an air polisher in your practice, Dr. Tom Giacobbi explains why you might want to add one.
Read more on DrBicuspid →Dental materials manufacturer Ultradent has acquired Azena Medical.
Read more on DrBicuspid →A microneedle patch may offer a superior treatment for adhering to the oral mucosa while speeding healing for patients with painful mouth ulcers.
Read more on DrBicuspid →The ADA asked the EPA to take a more deliberate approach to its fluoride health review after a federal appeals court vacated a key water fluoridation ruling.
Read more on Dentaltown →The FDA posted a Class 2 recall of Sagemax NexxZr T Multi zirconia discs, which may have a missing dentin layer that raises fracture risk in restorations.
Read more on Dentaltown →Dental workers may face a hidden infection risk from this stomach germ.
Read more on DrBicuspid →One condition cuts dental visits by a third, and it may not be what you think.
Read more on DrBicuspid →Dr. Tom Giacobbi breaks down the main types of soft‑tissue lasers and how dentists use them in this fact‑packed Just a Minute, Doc episode.
Read more on DrBicuspid →Listerine has introduced a range of alcohol-free mouthwash intensities.
Read more on DrBicuspid →This simple daily habit appears to cut a person's mortality risk by nearly 30%.
Read more on DrBicuspid →Oklahoma became the 13th state to enact the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, a licensure portability deal letting providers practice across member states.
Read more on Dentaltown →Shocking failures at a Philadelphia practice may have exposed patients to HIV and hepatitis.
Read more on DrBicuspid →Hair sprouted from the gums of an 11-year-old girl, according to a new case report.
Read more on DrBicuspid →A wave of legislation will affect how dental hygienists practice in 2026.
Read more on DrBicuspid →Osteoporosis may heighten severe gum disease risk, especially after menopause, underscoring the need for coordinated medical and dental care.
Read more on DrBicuspid →Eight studies presented at IADR suggest that TheraBreath Healthy Gums Toothpaste outperformed Crest Regular on gum health, plaque, and malodor.
Read more on DrBicuspid →A 15-organization dental coalition urged Congress to reject proposed cuts to HHS oral health programs, citing risks to research, workforce and prevention funding.
Read more on Dentaltown →FDA posts two open Class 2 recalls for Straumann full-arch implant restorations over an incorrect screw seat interface, requiring quarantine, returns and remakes.
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