A risk-based, fluoride-forward strategy powered by saliva and patient compliance is redefining how dental teams prevent, arrest, and reverse caries.

A new international analysis shows meaningful declines in dental opioid prescribing, yet the US continues to outpace most countries.

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Lisa Bress, RDH, MS, is leading the charge to improve oral health literacy and patient outcomes among underserved pregnant women and their children.

A new study shows most children still arrive at school age without early dental visits, consistent caregiver support, or exposure to key preventive tools, highlighting a critical window dental hygienists can help address.

Abdulla Almalahi, a first-generation Yemeni American student, earns the 2026 Alla J. Wheeler Award, which recognizes outstanding professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.

From root canals on tigers to prosthetic fixes for beaks, a human-trained prosthodontist is redefining interdisciplinary care at Zoo New England.

New research reveals that while insurer payments stay flat after private equity acquisition, shifts in service mix and rising charges could reshape dental practice economics.

New evidence presented at ESCMID Global 2026 reveals that structured oral hygiene programs dramatically reduce nonventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia risk.

From chlorhexidine to essential oils, understanding how mouthrinses target biofilm can help you personalize care and improve patient outcomes.