Joan Otomo-Corgel, DDS, MPH, FACD, shares her expertise on the oral implications of this prescription medication.

The alarming rise of obesity, its relationship to dental health, and how hygienists can help.

From administrative applications to intraoral cameras, technological advances can improve detection, documentation, and compliance in the dental arena.

As an adjunct to floss, interdental cleaning devices can help patients begin a regimen of interproximal biofilm removal.

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with renowned dental forensic scientist, Gerald L. Vale, DDS, MDS, MPH, JD, about how these dental detectives uncover or corroborate the identity of victims.

The basic skills necessary to evaluate whether information is truly evidence based.

Dental hygienists may not be aware of the American Academy of Periodontology's 1999 classification system for periodontal diseases. Gary Armitage, DDS, MS, discusses how the system affects dental hygiene practice.

The link is clear but new research continues to uncover clues on how tobacco use affects periodontal disease.

As the elderly population grows, dental hygienists can make a difference in promoting good health by encouraging medication compliance.

Progressive research is pushing the boundaries on how tissue regeneration may be used in the future—from growing new teeth to creating new blood vessels. Michael K. McGuire, DDS, provides an update.