Hygiene MDPI

29/07/2025

🎉🎉🎉We are pleased to announce that the open access journal Hygiene (ISSN 2673-947X) has been accepted for coverage by the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) in Web of Science (WoS) in July 2025.

🔗 Explore the journal: https://bit.ly/3U2QGNh

25/07/2025

🦷❤️ The Mouth-Heart Connection

Think brushing and flossing are just for fresh breath? Think again. A new review from Hygiene shows that gum disease can raise heart-attack risk by nearly one-third by driving body-wide inflammation and atherosclerosis.

✅ What you can do today:
• Brush 2× daily, floss nightly
• Schedule regular dental cleanings
• Ask your doctor about oral health if you have heart-disease risk factors

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Read the free full article here

The human oral microbiome plays a vital role in maintaining oral and systemic health. This diverse microbial community includes over 700 bacterial species, some of which are implicated in developing systemic diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Research highlights a strong associat...

23/07/2025

New Publication in Hygiene:

A nationwide Korean birth-cohort study asked a simple question: Does a mother’s employment or study status affect her child’s dental health?

Using data from 1,175 nine-year-olds, researchers found that children of working or studying moms had significantly more reported caries (53.4 % vs 46.6 %). Importantly, the elevated risk remained after controlling for household income, parenting style, and family routines.

The takeaway? It’s not about being a “bad” parent—it’s about structural support. The authors call for:
✅ Mobile apps to track brushing & appointments
✅ Stronger school-based fluoride and sealant programs
✅ Public campaigns that reach busy caregivers

Read the full open-access article here and tag a mom (or dad!) who might find this useful:
https://bit.ly/4kT7CRo

Parental attention and care is essential for children and adolescents who are unable to take care of their own oral health. There have been studies on the characteristics of mothers and the oral conditions of children in Korea, but there are very few previous studies that report on the oral health s...

15/07/2025

"Did You Wash Your Hands?" – How Behavioral Nudges Can Save Lives in Hospitals

A new study reveals intriguing findings about hand hygiene compliance among Greek healthcare workers. Despite good knowledge, self-reported practices often fall short—but a simple behavioral "nudge" could help!

Why it matters:
🦠 Healthcare-associated infections affect millions globally.
✋ Proper hand hygiene is a frontline defense.
💡 Low-cost nudges may offer scalable solutions.

Dive into the research: https://bit.ly/3IqJVCt

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), also referred to as nosocomial or hospital-acquired infections, are a significant cause of death worldwide, with hand hygiene being the most powerful means to tackle them. The present study had a twofold aim: first, to assess the level of knowledge and the de...

08/07/2025

🚰💧 New research in Hygiene explores how Italian hospitals are responding to the EU’s updated water safety regulations.
The study, based on a national survey, reveals that while awareness of Directive 2020/2184 and Italian Decree 18/23 is high, actual implementation of Water Safety Plans (WSPs) remains limited. Key challenges include lack of training, funding, and qualified personnel.

📖 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/40ElsQd

In 2020, Directive (EU) 2020/2184 was published and subsequently transposed into Italian legislation via Legislative Decree 18/23 (Lgs.D. 18/23). The Directive aims to protect public health through a proactive approach based on a site-specific risk analysis along the entire water supply chain (Water...

17/06/2025

We have some fantastic news to share with you.

Hygiene has just received its first CiteScore of 2.6, ranking 16 out of 38 titles (Q2) in “Immunology and Microbiology” and 196 out of 433 titles (Q2) in “Medicine”!

This achievement is a result of the combined efforts of our authors, reviewers, and editors. We are proud of this recognition and will continue to strive for excellence in our research and publications. Thank you for your support!

Read more: https://bit.ly/444fpoS

17/04/2025

✨ The new SI "Technologies for and in Veterinary Medicine in a Post-Pandemic World " is now open for submissions.

⏰ Deadline: 20 January 2026

🎓Guest Editors: Dr. Ana Cláudia Coelho, Prof. Dr. Luís Cardoso and Prof. Dr. Luís Cardoso

👉 Find out more at https://www.mdpi.com/journal/hygiene/special_issues/4M8LE9PS1D

17/04/2025

🦷 The new Special Issue "Advance in and " is now open for submissions.

⏰ Deadline: 15 December 2025

🎓Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Marco Dolci and Dr. Silvia D’Agostino

👉 Find out more at https://www.mdpi.com/journal/hygiene/special_issues/2IYVRA866E

14/03/2025

📚Excited to share this new publication in MDPI! The findings highlight the high contamination rates and the efficacy of UV-C radiation and 2% chlorhexidine digluconate in reducing microbial load.

Link to the article
https://bit.ly/3DDZche

The customization and handling of implant abutments in prosthetic laboratories can lead to microbial contamination, requiring disinfection before clinical use. This study evaluated cross-contamination in abutments from three prosthetic laboratories, identifying microorganisms and assessing the disin...

05/03/2025

🎉 Exciting news for mountain lovers! The Dolomites is launching a novel project to improve the quality of mountain facilities. 🏔️

🔍 The "Healthy and Safe Refuge" initiative focuses on enhancing hygiene, safety, and health promotion in Alpine refuges. With the support of healthcare professionals, 27 refuges have joined this effort. ⛺

📈 This project is a significant step towards better public health and prepares the region for the 2026 Olympic Games. Learn more about this groundbreaking initiative: https://bit.ly/4bJ93ix

In its broadest sense, the mountain environment represents a setting useful for promoting health. This Italian project, conceived and applied in the Dolomites, aims to encourage multi-sector preventive public health policies; improve refuge hygiene; strengthen safety requirements; and implement proj...

04/03/2025

📚 Ever wondered how technology can improve your dental care? This review on AI-based smart toothbrushes is a must-read. From smart sensors to microrobots, these toothbrushes are making brushing more effective and fun. Check it out!
👉 https://bit.ly/3R3Miwd

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most promising technological advancements that have revolutionized the healthcare sector (medicine and dentistry). AI and its subsets, such as machine learning (ML), artificial neural networks (ANNs), and deep learning (DL), are being used in dentistry for....

26/02/2025

We highly recommend this review by by Philippe Hartemann on the history and development of water treatment for human consumption. It's a great read that takes you through the ages, showing how we've evolved to provide safe drinking water.

Check it out! Read more: https://bit.ly/3Xhvghm

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Throughout history, humans have sought to drink water that is good for their health, according to the knowledge of the time. Hippocrates’ definition of water quality, “good water should be clear, light, aerated, without any perceptible odor or taste, warm in winter and cold in summer”, remaine...