Dental hygienists play a critical role in preventing, identifying, and managing oral mucositis.

Oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to detect pediatric obstructive sleep apnea early and help change a child’s lifelong health trajectory.

From oral lesions to periodontal destruction, this virus is emerging as a critical yet often overlooked factor in dental patient care.

Understanding LGBTQIA+ terminology and identities is a foundational step for dental hygienists to reduce disparities, foster trust, and deliver respectful, patient-centered oral healthcare.

How a centuries-old genetic mutation drives life-threatening complications and the oral signs oral health professionals can’t afford to miss.

Recognizing how this common form of dementia shapes systemic and oral health is essential for delivering safe, individualized, and effective care.

Rising rates of diabetes among children demand that oral health professionals recognize warning signs, support glycemic control, and collaborate closely with families and healthcare providers.

Despite the high rate of oral complications during cancer treatment, many patients receive little to no oral health guidance, highlighting the urgent need for dental hygienists to join oncology teams.

Incorporating music therapy into dental practices can ease anxiety and improve treatment outcomes for children and adults.

Though rare, young-onset dementia presents unique diagnostic, behavioral, and oral health challenges.