Developing proper oral hygiene practices during infancy and early childhood is essential, and parental awareness and modeling are key to maintaining children’s dental health.

Research in Japan could revolutionize the field of dentistry.

With the pain of untreated dental disease in his rearview mirror, Shimirimana Eliya, RDH, BS, is ready to promote oral health across the globe.

Experts agree that oral health care is imperative for pregnant and post-partum women. Yet, many don’t receive it

It’s no secret that many grandparents enjoy spoiling their grandchildren. But when they do it with sugary or carb-laden treats, it can give new meaning to the term “spoiled rotten.”

Dental offices are suffering from staff shortages — in particular, a shortage of dental hygienists.

The more we understand about periodontal diseases, the more we realize their ties to myriad systemic problems.

Donnella Miller, RDH, MPS, president of the Iowa Dental Hygienists’ Association, helped lead her state’s dental hygienists in advocating for a license compact allowing dental hygienists to practice in neighboring states.

Rico Maria Breznau, MA, RDH, RDA, CDA, steps up to the plate to help Northern Michigan attract dental professionals.

Here’s one more reason for patients to focus on their oral health.