Main Content What if something as routine as flossing could one day protect you from the flu? In a fascinating new study, researchers explored a
Dental floss can be successfully used to introduce vaccines to the tissue between the teeth and gums. In a new study, administering a vaccine with
Is this goodbye to toothbrushes? Research shows that shapeshifting microrobots can clean and floss teeth. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a hands-free
Why is Flossing the most important Activity? What is Flossing? Flossing is a crucial dental hygiene practice. It cleans and dislodges food lodged between
People in the United Kingdom are prioritizing their smiles. According to a poll by the Oral Health Foundation (OHF), 68% of adults said they couldn’t
Self-performed mechanical plaque control (SPC) via toothbrushing and interproximal cleaning is key to preventing gingivitis and periodontitis, according to the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP).
According to Spotlight Oral Care, 58% of people don’t floss at all and only 47% floss weekly. Also, 73% of the 1,700 patients surveyed said
This summer, 26 students age 5 and under at the Building Blocks Learning Center in Dallas, Pennsylvania, expressed their enthusiasm for dental hygiene when the
Dentists always recommend brushing twice a day and flossing every day, in addition to curbing alcohol and tobacco use, for maintaining a healthy smile. Yet
A patient tells a dental hygienist or dentist, “I always use a really firm bristled toothbrush to toughen up my teeth and gums.” Another patient may
Waterpik explains how its water flossers can help to remove plaque. Modern dentistry is heavily based on science – only materials, technologies and concepts that have
A long-term study of approximately 1,000 New Zealanders from birth to the age of 38 has found that people who have smoked marijuana for up
