Get Infection Control Right Every Time With Spore Tests and Sterilizers

Spore testing helps dental teams verify sterilizer performance, protect patients, and stay compliant with infection control standards. By Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS, CDIPC

How Photobiomodulation Is Transforming Nonsurgical Dental Care

Emerging laser technologies offer powerful noninvasive tools to reduce pain, accelerate healing, and enhance patient outcomes. By Thomas G. Wilson Jr., DDS, Lakshmi Mitreyi Gorugantula, BDS, MS, MSD

How AI-Powered Ergonomics May Help Save Dental Careers

Computer vision is emerging as dentistry’s newest tool to combat musculoskeletal disorders by delivering fast, objective posture assessments and actionable feedback. By Whitney Crist, RDH, BS, CEAS, CPT, FADHA

Break the Cycle of Early Childhood Caries

With tooth decay affecting millions of children worldwide, coordinated prevention, risk assessment, and family-centered care are the keys to effective management. By Ann M. Bruhn, RDH, BSDH, MS, Melissa Sullivan, RDH, PhD, Denise M. McKinney, RDH, PhD

Sickle Cell Disease in the Dental Chair

How a centuries-old genetic mutation drives life-threatening complications and the oral signs oral health professionals can’t afford to miss. By Brittany Harris Campbell, RDH, MSDH, Dawn R. Smith, PhD, RDH, Nyree Dawson, RDH, BSDH, MPH

Bringing Social Determinants of Health Into the Dental Hygiene Diagnosis

Knowledge of these social determinants is essential to providing accurate dental hygiene diagnoses and delivering truly person-centered care. By Darlene J. Swigart, EPDH, MS, JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AAFAAOM, FADHA

Connecting the Mouth and Mind in Patients With Alzheimer Disease

Recognizing how this common form of dementia shapes systemic and oral health is essential for delivering safe, individualized, and effective care. By Stacey McKinney, RDH, MSEd, Kelli D. Whittington, PhD, RN, CNE, Jennifer McKinnies, RDH, PHDH, MS

The Miswak Comeback

The resurgence of the miswak highlights the importance of culturally competent care grounded in research and modern hygiene standards. By Kristen Simmons, PhD, MHA, BSDH, RDH, EPDH, FADHA, Ayoub Tobbal, MPA, MSDH, BSDH, RDH, Andrea Ramirez, BSDH, RDH

Where We Stand on Health Inclusivity

The Health Inclusivity Index (HII) evaluates how effectively countries are progressing toward inclusive healthcare for all citizens. It is meant to measure gains in mental, physical, and social health; assess the state of health inclusivity; and inspire policy dialogue and action to making health systems more inclusive. The HII was first published in October 2022 [...] By Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, FADHA

Pros and Cons of Disability Insurance

How do I determine whether disability insurance is an appropriate option for my unique circumstances? By Michele P. Carr, RDH, MA, EdD

The Unseen Key to Patient Safety

Effective strategies for keeping the utility room clean in dental offices. By Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH