The lesser-known antimicrobial properties of local anesthetics may help dental hygienists to optimize patient care beyond pain management.

Ozone has a promising role in oral healthcare, but further research is needed to verify its efficacy and safety.

Pac-Dent offers a variety of disposable air/water syringe tips for oral health professionals. Pac-Dent’s Armor™ Air/​Water Syringe Tip and Sleeve Combo merges tip and sleeve placement into a single step, saving time while ensuring…

The monthly enewsletter, Sunstar Ebrief — created through a collaboration between Sunstar and Dimensions of Dental Hygiene — added a new feature in 2024: a monthly giveaway! Sunstar Ebrief continues to provide news relevant to the…

A recent study published in Nature reveals a potential link between a type of bacteria associated with dental plaque and treatment-resistant colorectal cancer. The Gram-negative, anaerobic bacterium, Fusobacterium nucleatum, was found…

Pac-Dent’s air/water syringe tips offer high performance at an affordable cost.

Our nonclinical staff members want to close the office and leave the minute the last patient is gone. They don’t understand that we need to clean the operatories/sterilize instruments prior to leaving. Is this a legal issue?

Electronic cigarette use has a wide range of implications for oral health.

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While research is limited, some studies show that this therapy may be helpful in preventing and managing periodontal diseases, dental caries, and oral malodor.