The American Academy of Cariology (AAC) is hosting its second annual conference on August 16 at the Westin Denver International Airport and Conference Center in Denver.

I recently experienced a life lesson when my older brother suffered a debilitating health crisis.

From using professional interpretation services to addressing low health literacy, ensuring effective communication between patients and providers is Integral to positive outcomes.

The dental hygiene scope of practice regarding the use of N2O-O2 differs from state to state.

With a continued rise in the use of off-label drug therapies, oral health professionals need to be aware of related legal and ethical considerations.

Avoiding the flu may be more difficult than previously believed as researchers have found that it is transmitted via aerosols, not just droplets resulting from sneezing or coughing, as was once thought.

Practicing proper glove protocol will help oral health professionals reduce the risk of occupational exposure.

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Joan Andersen Phelan, RDH, MS, DDS, co-author, with Olga A.C. Ibsen, RDH, MS, of the popular textbook Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist With General Pathology Introductions, now in its seventh edition, passed away after a prolonged…

Oral health professionals need to be knowledgeable about the causes behind staining, the correlation between oral pH and dental erosion, and appropriate polishing choices for different patient types.