Researchers are testing whether transferring healthy oral bacteria from donors can rebalance the oral microbiome and provide a breakthrough treatment for chronic oral malodor.

Federal investments in community-based dental residency programs are creating a new generation of dentists prepared to serve rural, underserved, and vulnerable populations where access to care is most limited.

Educator, mentor, scholar, and innovator, Cynthia C. Gadbury-Amyot, RDH, MS, EdD, FADHA, transformed dental hygiene education and inspired generations of oral health professionals.

A student-founded startup is helping dental practices streamline scheduling, insurance verification, and patient communication with artificial intelligence, potentially improving access to care while reducing administrative burdens.

A proposed Wisconsin regulation limiting which dentists can advertise themselves as specialists has ignited a clash between patient protection advocates and free speech proponents.

Join renowned educator and 2025–2026 ADHA President Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA, as she explores how dental hygienists are redefining their role as essential healthcare providers.

New research finds that heavily used disposable e-cigarettes can accumulate significantly higher levels of harmful aldehydes, potentially increasing users’ exposure to toxic compounds.

While clindamycin remains a familiar option in dental prescribing, emerging data and patient outcomes underscore a critical need for antibiotic stewardship and clearer patient communication around the risk of C. difficile infection.

Join leading periodontist Brett Weatherington, DDS, for an evidence-driven deep dive into modern periodontal classification and treatment strategies that translate directly into sharper diagnostics and stronger patient outcomes.

Using techniques and materials familiar to oral health professionals, a multidisciplinary team restored function and quality of life for a young green aracari with a custom-made prosthetic beak.