Vaping changes oral microbiome, increases perio risk
2020-03-03
Vaping changes a user’s oral microbiome and makes the mouth more prone to inflammation and periodontal disease, according to a new study by researchers from
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3D-printed jaw changes cancer survivor’s life
2020-03-01
An oral cancer survivor in India regained his ability to eat solid foods after undergoing reconstruction surgery to place a 3D-printed titanium jaw, according to
Week in Review: Patient trashes dental practice | Dentist loses license over infection control, behavior | Honoring Dental Excellence Award winners
2020-02-28
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Happy Leap Day! It’s February 29, and we only get to see this day come around once every four years. Here’s hoping
Four Ways to Improve Hygiene Production
2020-02-27
The production potential of dental hygienists has been underestimated since the inception of hygiene as a department in dental practices. There are four key ways
Regular dental care may help prevent strokes
2020-02-11
Gum disease treatment may help prevent hardening of the arteries and maybe even major strokes, according to two new research studies being presented at the
Oral surgeon loses license to settle heart infection claims
2020-02-04
A New Jersey oral surgeon has agreed to a five-year license suspension to resolve allegations that lax infection-control practices at his office led to 15
Eat to improve overall heath, including mouth health
2020-02-02
A breakfast sandwich filled with an egg and processed cheese, followed by a glass of juice and a donut may sound delicious, but it’s far
Dental Hygiene Named the Number One Healthcare Support Profession
2020-01-28
Now seems to be a good time to launch a career in oral health. In addition to dentistry being named the second best profession, US
Pa. mom arrested for allowing kids’ teeth to blacken
2020-01-16
A mother in Pennsylvania was arraigned on January 14 on felony child endangerment charges for not getting dental treatment for her two 4-year-old sons. She
Want to improve sleep apnea? Trimming tongue fat may help
2020-01-09
Reducing fat tongue may help improve obstructive sleep apnea symptoms, according to a new study published January 10 in the American Journal of Respiratory and
Man nearly dies after using nail to pick popcorn from teeth
2020-01-07
Using a metal nail and other objects to dislodge popcorn from between his teeth may have caused a U.K. man’s potentially fatal blood infection that
SmileDirectClub, Walmart team up to sell new oral care line
2020-01-05
Direct-to-consumer orthodontics company SmileDirectClub is disrupting the industry again, debuting a new, complete line of oral care products that will be sold exclusively at Walmart’s
