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.

This autoimmune disease presents critical challenges and opportunities for dental providers to aid in early detection and ensure safe, effective care.

Growing evidence links periodontal diseases to the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Explore the connection between osteoporosis and periodontal diseases, highlighting the role of nutrition in preventing bone loss.