Mark Kobylinsky, RDH, EPP, DT, shares his transition from a dental hygienist to a licensed dental therapist in order to increase access to oral healthcare in Oregon.

Research shows that the influence of friends and family has tremendous bearing on oral healthcare maintenance.

Studies show a strong link between pneumonia acquired in long-term care facilities and poor oral health.

A longtime oral health advocate, Helen Hawkey, BSDH, PHDHP, is rallying for change in Pennsylvania’s mandated dental assessment requirement.

Though diet can certainly play a role in the development of both obesity and caries, that’s as far as the linkage goes.

Green tea is found to stem post-extraction bleeding, reduce pain, and aid periodontal health.

Mary Lou Nicoletti, CDA, RDH, MS, shares how the Dental Hygiene Program at Eastern International College responded to student needs by pivoting to a baccalaureate program.

Discoveries may serve as a launch pad for new treatments.

Trick-or-treating and candy harvesting are all part of the traditional fun of Halloween but what can parents do when that pile of candy starts to rival Mt. Everest?

Amy N. Smith, RDH, MS, MPH, PhD