Guest Editorial Expanding Kids’ Access to Oral Health Care Services Mar 9, 2015 New legislation in Tennessee helps dental hygienists provide preventive care to disadvantaged children.
Newsline Dental Hygiene Icon is Mourned Mar 9, 2015 Michele L. Darby, BSDH, MS, a leader in dental hygiene research, education, and literature, passed away February 5 after a long illness
Editor's Note An Angel Who Walked Among Us Mar 9, 2015 The year was 1998, and I was excited beyond belief to be presenting at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene in Florence, Italy.
Polishing The Evolution of Air Polishing Mar 4, 2015 This dynamic technique is a helpful addition to the dental hygiene armamentarium.
Caries Skip the Sugary Drinks Mar 4, 2015 Consuming sugar-sweetened beverages causes a multitude of oral and systemic health problems.
Miscellaneous See the Signs Mar 4, 2015 Oral health professionals need to be aware of the symptoms of domestic violence and understand how to effectively assist victims.
Miscellaneous Strategies for the Safe Treatment of Cardiovascular Patients Mar 4, 2015 As the prevalence of heart disease grows, dental hygienists must be aware of its implications for dental care.
Fluoride Sharing Facts About Fluoride Feb 18, 2015 Dental hygienists need to be prepared to promote and defend community water fluoridation as an effective caries-prevention strategy.