are dog mouths cleaner than humans

Should you let a dog lick your face? – Photo credit: Canva

Animals, Nature, Popular, Science

8th grader’s award-winning experiment tested if dogs’ tongues are really cleaner than ours

Annie Reneau

7/5/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026