Researchers from the University of Michigan (U-M) in Ann Arbor and Newcastle University in England have made a discovery that could significantly impact oral health.

As the legality of nondental providers offering tooth whitening treatment varies by state, dental hygienists are charged with educating patients so they can make informed decisions when considering this common esthetic treatment.

Oral infection diagnosis and treatment system debuts in the US

Cynthia Stegeman, EdD, RDH, RD, LD, CDE, FAND, a professor and chair of the Dental Hygiene Department at the University of Cincinnati, Blue Ash College, is one of eight oral health professionals elected to the National Board Dental Hygiene…

There are memories that stay with you forever. Many momentous achievements in life, such as the day you graduated from dental hygiene school.

Addressing the barriers many patients face when accessing dental care may help reduce the number of broken appointments.

When administering anesthesia to patients with anatomical variations, the Gow-Gates and Vazirani-Akinosi mandibular blocks may provide the best opportunity for successful pain control.

While hookah smoking is often seen as a safe alternative to other forms of tobacco use, the research says otherwise.

Kids Receive dental care at Major League Baseball event

Brazilian researchers have determined that consuming alcohol may negatively impact periodontal health, worsening cases of periodontitis or increasing periodontal disease risk factors.