Once flooded with too many graduates, the dental hygiene profession now faces a national workforce shortage driven by attrition, burnout, and undervaluation. As legislative changes loom and key voices go unheard, it’s time for hygienists to reclaim…
Read More...
School Fluoride Varnish Programs Prove to Be Effective Tool in Fight Against…
A major systematic review confirms that school fluoride varnish delivery programs significantly reduce tooth decay and narrow oral…
Pac-Dent Introduces the New ProMate Contra Hygiene Handpiece
Brea, CA – June 26, 2025 – Pac-Dent, Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of the ProMate™ Contra Hygiene Handpiece. The…
New York Bill Aims to Expand Dental Hygienists’ Independence Through…
The New York legislature has sent a bill to the governor that, if signed, would allow dental hygienists to work without direct…
Rescuing a Smile With a Ridge Augmentation and Implant Rehabilitation
Severe trauma left a patient missing central incisors and facing a complex horizontal and vertical ridge defect. Through…
Weekly Popular
Personal Finance
More Top Stories
Are You Well Versed in the New Blood Pressure Guidelines?
Numerous studies have shown blood pressure levels are positively related to the risk for stroke and coronary heart disease.
The Effects of Joint Hypermobility
Joint hypermobility (JH) can adversely impact your dental hygiene career and the effectiveness of periodontal instrumentation.
How Self-Care Techniques Benefit Patients With Facial Pain
Jaw exercises and warm compresses may be more beneficial for patients with facial pain from temporomandibular disorders (TMD) than the traditional splints and bite guards commonly prescribed for managing orofacial pain.
Darby’s SmartScramble Charity Tourney to Benefit Give Kids a Smile
Darby Dental Supply, one of the largest dental distributors in the United States, is gearing up to host the 18th annual SmartScramble Charity Golf Outing to support the Arizona Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile program.
Providing Topical Pain Relief for Anxious Patients
One of the most important aspects of working with anxious patients is communication.
6 Strategies for Treating Patients Undergoing Cancer Therapy
Chemotherapy and radiation treatments impact the normal cells of cancer patients, resulting in adverse oral health effects, ranging from small annoyances, like mouth sores, to long-term complications, such as rampant caries.
Supporting Community Water Fluoridation
Despite the strong evidence supporting community water fluoridation, oral health professionals often hesitate to advocate for it with their patients.
Tokuyama Dental America Launches Corporate Social Responsibility Program
Tokuyama Dental America has launched Tokuyama Empowers, the company’s corporate social responsibility program to make dental care available to those in need.
UNC School of Dentistry Receives $27.7M Gift
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry has been renamed the UNC Claude A. Adams Jr. and Grace Phillips Adams School of Dentistry.
Shining a Light on Proper Ergonomics
The physical stress of clinical dental hygiene practice is an occupational risk factor for developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Recent Posts
Market Media
- Advertisement -
