For some, post-procedure pain management becomes the first step on the road to opioid addiction.

Jennifer L. Prince, EdD, began her career as a military dental hygienist, which led to a professional path in mental health where she is helping to prevent suicide among service members.

Thanks to a substantial donation, students in the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Programs will continue to benefit from career preparation courses.

Researchers use 3D-printed blood vessels to investigate the effects of fluid flow on tissues.

It’s not just adults who can develop bad breath. Children also can offend.

Ventilators have been in the news a lot lately, thanks to COVID-19. But while these machines are credited with saving lives, they have a downside.

Dental hygiene students have really stepped up to help these new residents improve their oral health.

Rebecca Stolberg, RDH, BSDH, MSDH, shares her insight on a career dedicated to furthering the profession of dental hygiene.

With day-to-day routines out of whack, many get out of the oral hygiene habit.

While purported as “safer” than traditional cigarettes, vaping has distinct effects on oral health.