Underreported adverse events and preventable errors highlight an urgent need for stronger safety systems, ethical practice, and consistent prevention strategies.

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

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

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

Intimate partner violence often leaves its clearest signs on the head, neck, and mouth, making oral health professionals uniquely positioned to help patients experiencing abuse.

Oral complications of cancer therapy demand a team-based approach and dental hygienists are essential to early detection, prevention, and patient-centered 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.

From bacterial reduction to tissue regeneration, lasers may provide a complementary adjunct to traditional treatments.

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

Knowledge of these social determinants is essential to providing accurate dental hygiene diagnoses and delivering truly person-centered care.