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2 months ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Mark Burhenne |Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Chris Kammer
Editor's note: With Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it is possible that the rumblings from November of fluoride being removed from public water systems, could come true. Using that as a potential backdrop, we asked five dentists for their opinions on the move and how it could impact dentistry. Here's what they said.
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2 months ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Melissa Turner |Chris Kammer
Though U.S. adults who brush twice or more daily reported fewer dental issues than those who did it less often, only about half do it that many times each day, according to news from YouGov Profiles dated January 21. Furthermore, in the U.S., 30% of adults reported brushing at least once a day, and 10% brush three or more times a day, according to the report.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Ava Barros |Melissa Turner |Chris Kammer
Toothpaste with antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) epsilon-poly-L-lysine (ε-PL) and funme peptide (FP) may reduce plaque, halitosis, and gingival bleeding, according to a study published recently in the International Dental Journal. Additionally, toothpaste with ε-PL and FP may effectively improve oral microbiota and treat oral diseases, the authors wrote.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Mark Burhenne |Chris Kammer
Fluoride has long been hailed as a miracle ingredient for preventing tooth decay. But as a dentist with more than 40 years of experience, I'm here to tell you that it's time to reevaluate the conversation. For years, fluoride's benefits have been sold as a one-size-fits-all solution, especially in water fluoridation, yet the recent federal court ruling challenges this status quo. First, let's bust a few myths. Fluoride isn't a catch-all solution.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Turner |Chris Kammer
A nursing assistant at an acute care facility in Iowa was fired after a video of her ignoring and flossing over the bedside of a patient with a serious heart condition went viral, according to multiple news reports. The woman who was not identified was terminated from her position at Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa, IA, after the video spread online.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Mark Burhenne |Chris Kammer
Despite parents reporting that odontiasis affected their children's slumber, video showed teething may not increase sleep loss or cause fragmented sleep in infants, according to a new study published January 6 in the Journal of Pediatrics. Educating parents with research about infant sleep problems may prevent potentially harmful management strategies for teething like excessive use of analgesics, the authors wrote.
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Jan 10, 2025 | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Mark Burhenne |Chris Kammer
Despite parents reporting that odontiasis affected their children's slumber, video showed teething may not increase sleep loss or cause fragmented sleep in infants, according to a new study published January 6 in the Journal of Pediatrics. Educating parents with research about infant sleep problems may prevent potentially harmful management strategies for teething like excessive use of analgesics, the authors wrote.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Turner |Chris Kammer |Karie Neeley Anderson
Supermouth has launched its ULTIM8 SmartBrush electric toothbrush, which features sonic cleaning, multiple brushing modes, and an ergonomic design. Additionally, smart features include a pressure sensor to prevent gum damage, a built-in timer, and a long-lasting rechargeable battery, according to Supermouth. The Supermouth ULTIM8 SmartBrush electric toothbrush. Image courtesy of Supermouth.
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Jan 7, 2025 | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Turner |Chris Kammer |Karie Neeley Anderson
Supermouth has launched its ULTIM8 SmartBrush electric toothbrush, which features sonic cleaning, multiple brushing modes, and an ergonomic design. Additionally, smart features include a pressure sensor to prevent gum damage, a built-in timer, and a long-lasting rechargeable battery, according to Supermouth. The Supermouth ULTIM8 SmartBrush electric toothbrush. Image courtesy of Supermouth.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
drbicuspid.com | Melissa Turner |Ava Barros |Chris Kammer |Karie Neeley Anderson
An ultrasonic oral irrigator may reduce gingival inflammation more effectively than using dental floss as an adjunct to manual toothbrushing, according to a study recently published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene. Not only did the irrigator appear to reduce gum inflammation, but patients also liked how easy it was to use, the authors wrote.
