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.

They’re showing up in hospitals, and now some dental offices are welcoming specially trained dogs into the operatory.

Drugs designed to strengthen fragile bones, especially after a break, may be denied due to poor oral health.

MiQuel McRae, RDH, CDHC, is ensuring that rural Arizona children receive dental care.

TikTok is at it again … This time it’s influencers advocating DYI dental scaling. But how safe is it?

Crystal Adams, MA, CDA, RDH, left academia to focus on improving access to care for North Carolinians.