Dental hygienists, especially those at the top of their skill set, use the blended approach—which combines the use of ultrasonic and hand instrumentation—in order to achieve the best patient outcomes.

The potential negative effects of mercury released from amalgam dental restorative materials and bisphenol A (BPA) leaked from composite resin dental materials have been long debated.

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research recently awarded Ophir Klein, MD, PhD, with one of two inaugural Sustaining Outstanding Achievement in Research (SOAR) grants

Zika virus may be spread through contact with bodily fluids, which include tears, discharge from infected eyes, saliva, vomit, urine, and stool.

Scientific American Custom Media, in collaboration with the Colgate-Palmolive Co, launched a new publication, The Future of Oral Heath: Global Challenges, Advances, and New Technologies, at the American Dental Association Annual Meeting in…

Mydent International, Hauppauge, New York, is raising breast cancer awareness through its annual "DEFEND Yourself with Pink" promotion.

The Organization for  Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP)  Foundation is the recipient of a $95,000 grant from the Dental Assistants Foundation.

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene proudly announces that Hannah L. Maxey, PhD, MPH, RDH, has joined the journal’s Editorial Advisory Board.

Debra Zafiropoulos, RDH  Debra Zafiropoulos, RDH, has launched the National Cancer Network—a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing cancer mortality rates through early detection by oral health professionals.

In late July, the Cochrane Oral Health Group published the review "Fluoride Mouthrinses for Preventing Dental Caries in Children and Adolescents."