Primary care clinicians may face barriers to using a topical fluoride varnish (TFV), including time constraints and the assumption that dentists are already administering it,
When used in school-based dental programs, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may offer better long-term caries treatment than atraumatic restorative treatment (ART), according to a study
Sejal Patel, dental hygienist and 2024 Dentistry Award winner, explains why hygienists do much more to improve outcomes, reduce costs and increase access in dentistry. Hygienists are going to be imperative to the
A university has been granted £1.5 million in funding to offer courses in dental hygiene and therapy next year. From 2026, the University of Lincoln
No longer adding fluoride to public water systems may worsen dental health in children and increase dental costs by billions within five years, according to
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) may affect oral health, potentially leading to changes that directly increase the risk of developing caries, according to a study recently
Prolonged fasting in patients with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and stroke, may be linked to
The spread of a certain gum disease bacterium to the heart may exacerbate atrial fibrillation (A-fib), according to a news release dated May 9. It
One of the most common questions from patients recently is “Should I be using fluoride or hydroxyapatite?” The increased attention on ingredient transparency, “natural” solutions,
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on May 13 that it is taking steps to remove concentrated ingestible fluoride prescription drops and tablets
Routine toothbrushing, visiting the dentist regularly, and receiving oral health education may reduce the risk of tooth loss, according to a study recently published in
Gaby Bissett speaks with Caitlin Miller, Bupa Dental Care’s head of hygiene and therapy, who takes a look at the ever-evolving role and the crucial