This week marks National Dental Hygienist Week, a time to recognize the professionals who help keep our smiles healthy and ...

Most people do not wash their sheets as often as they should. If you’re spending time in someone’s bed and begin to suspect ...

We have a long tradition of training dental therapists and hygienists, starting in 1983 with the Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, which has now become the BSc Oral Health degree. We are a ...

World Oral Health Day 2025: Maintaining a proper oral hygiene lowers the risk of major dental problems, such as tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. It also reduces the risk of serious health ...

Neglecting oral hygiene can significantly increase the risk of developing oral cancer due to chronic inflammation and bacterial infections. Key measures to mitigate this risk include maintaining ...

We might take oral hygiene for granted but ignoring it can quietly trigger a plethora of problems — from heart complications and digestive disorders to low immunity and emotional distress.

Bacteria from gum diseases—that are caused by poor oral hygiene—can enter the bloodstream and lead to serious consequences like heart disease, dementia, respiratory infections, and pregnancy ...

Connection: Poor oral health, particularly gum disease (periodontitis), has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Connection: Bacteria from the mouth can be inhaled into the ...

Today is World Oral Health Day (March 20), so it's the perfect time to talk about the importance of good oral hygiene and its impact on our overall health — which might be more significant ...

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association has released its 2025 Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice, the first comprehensive update since 2016. The ADHA said March 20 that the newest ...

But did you know that your mouth plays a crucial role in your overall health? As the entry point for food, your oral hygiene directly impacts your overall well-being. To emphasize the importance of ...

poor oral hygiene can also contribute to serious systemic conditions. Research has linked inadequate oral care to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory infections, and adverse pregnancy ...