Women claim to have a better understanding of how to care for their hygiene than men (57% vs. 42%), according to new research. A survey of 1,000 men and 1,000 women looked at the differences in how ...

In the bustling world of education, where students are constantly juggling academic responsibilities, extracurricular activities, and social engagements, it's essential to carve out time for self-care ...

Assisted oral hygiene is often an overlooked caregiving challenge. Experts explain why it is difficult, the risks involved, ...

Tuesday, Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day. Hand washing, while essential to infection control and prevention, suffers from perennially low compliance rates, sometimes as low as 40 percent in ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Protective gowns, N95 masks, gloves, face shields and shoe covers are the new uniform at the Dental Hygiene Care Facility at Old Dominion University. “To go through a dental hygiene ...

Our mouth is a breeding ground of all sorts of bacteria, which is why it has been advised since time immemorial to brush our teeth at least twice a day, and spend some time flossing every day too.

"How many of you have seen a dentist in the last year?" During Mardi Gras in New Orleans, I posed this question to about 200 psychologists at the Southeastern Psychological Association to demonstrate ...