Reconnecting Practicing Hygienists with the Nation's Leading Educators and Researchers.

Browsing Category

Articles

When Oral Hygiene Instruction Is More Than a Pep Talk

My office manager was inquiring about charging for oral hygiene instruction (OHI) at every recare appointment. We…

Dental practices must treat DUWL management as a measurable infection-prevention and quality-assurance process.

With emerging probiotic strategies, dental hygienists can help protect the oral microbiome and support patients…

Subgingival air polishing with low-abrasive powders can complement mechanical instrumentation by disrupting…

Long used as a medical antiseptic, povidone-iodine is gaining attention for its potential in dental applications.

New research suggests that regular physical activity may help dental hygienists reduce pain, improve function, and…

By understanding how evidence is generated and evaluated, dental hygienists can confidently translate research into…

Can you bill a prophy and localized scaling in the same mouth, or are you risking a claim denial?

As these handy devices become more common in dentistry, updated safety protocols and proper technique are critical…

Underreported adverse events and preventable errors highlight an urgent need for stronger safety systems, ethical…