Dental hygienists rely on their instruments to provide safe, effective care. Over time, ultrasonic inserts and tips (UITs) can wear down, reducing their efficiency and potentially causing discomfort to patients as well as putting…

Salivary gland damage may soon see a more effective treatment. Researchers aim to regenerate damaged glands using stem cell research and advanced biomedicine.

University of Nebraska dental hygiene students gain hands-on experience treating patients with complex needs in an operating room setting with the hopes of improving the next generation of clinicians’ ability to effectively care for…

Ensure the safety of your operatory with these essential disinfection tips for clinical surfaces.

The economics of dental care and the push for routine treatments raise concerns about overdiagnosis. Yet, with periodontal disease and caries widespread in the United States, is the real issue too much care or not enough?

Licensure compacts can significantly expand your career options, allowing you to practice across state lines with ease. Learn how these compacts impact your mobility and ensure smoother transitions in the evolving world of oral healthcare.

Starting January 1, 2025, new legislation will expand the duties of dental assistants in California. While aimed at modernizing dental practices, dental hygienists express concern over the impact of these changes on patient care.

UTHealth Houston researchers have received an $8.1 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to explore how skeletal stem cells contribute to craniofacial bone diseases and deformities.

Graduates of Wake Tech’s Dental Hygiene Program can now pursue a bachelor’s degree online through a new articulation agreement with Old Dominion University.

Sharing the news that smoking negatively impacts the oral microbiome may help push patients toward tobacco cessation.