Researchers from Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston suggest patients with periodontal diseases may be at greater risk of developing cancer than the general.

Helene Bednarsh, BS, RDH, MPH, a Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Editorial Advisory Board member and dental public health advocate who dedicated her career to improving the health of those living with human immunodeficiency virus…

Although cigarette smoking has been on the decline for a decade, two trends have become popular with young adults between the ages of 18 and 25: electronic cigarettes and marijuana.

TikTok, a popular video-sharing app with more than 500 million users, has been the genesis of many a beauty trend.

October is National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM), a time to promote oral health and recognize the significant contributions made by dental hygienists.

The United States Health Resources Services Administration has awarded the Northern Arizona University (NAU) Dental Hygiene Program in Flagstaff a $3.25 million grant to support students from racial and ethnic minority groups who meet…

Medicaid dental providers face a confidence gap in their ability to implement COVID-19-related changes.

New Jersey-based MouthWatch LLC—a leader in innovative teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools, and intraoral imaging devices—was recently included on the annual Inc. 5000 list, a ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing…

The dental clinic at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston went from treating more than 600 patients per day to approximately 12 patients per day in the school’s emergency clinic.

The clinician-recommended Colgate Professional Direct program connects patients with the right oral hygiene products for them.