Diane Wilson, RDH, MEd, skipped retirement to develop and lead a brand-new dental hygiene program at Palo Alto College in San Antonio, Texas, where she is a making a difference in the lives of her students and the community as well.

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: dainty tiny tooth necklace, funny dental-themed candle, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene…

When teenagers get texts reminding them to take care of their teeth does that actually motivate them to pick up a brush? Researchers in the United Kingdom believe so.

Oral conditions cost the world $710 billion in 2019, with $387 billion in treatment costs and $323 billion in productivity losses. This study underscores the urgent need for equitable, cost-efficient oral health strategies to ease the…

Henry Schein and other dental supply companies saw significant gains following news of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Market speculation that Kennedy may push to eliminate…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., slated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, vows to end community water fluoridation, citing safety concerns, while the ADA and other dental organizations remain in support of the practice as an…

Experience education like never before. Mark your calendar for August 22–23, 2025, and prepare for 2 action-packed days of learning, networking, and discovery. You’re going to love how much you learn!

As flu and respiratory syncytial virus cases rise this season, reducing aerosols during patient care is crucial for safety. Simple steps and effective tools can help dental hygienists maintain a healthier environment for both patients and…

In the United Kingdom, dental therapists are crucial in addressing dental care gaps, particularly for underserved populations. Trained to perform various preventive and restorative treatments, dental therapists play an essential role in…

Dentistry has historically resisted the implementation of dental therapy, but University of Washington’s Donald Chi, DDS, PhD, is championing it as a practical solution to improve access to care. He argues that dental therapists can serve…