A new rule allows qualified 16- and 17-year-olds to work as registered dental assistants, creating an earlier workforce pipeline while maintaining education, registration, and supervision requirements.
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HIPAA Compliance Is Changing and Dental Practices Need to Prepare Now
Proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule could require stronger cybersecurity protections, more detailed documentation, and…
Redefining the Dental Hygienist’s Role in Whole-Body Healthcare
Join Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA, as she explores how legislation, autonomy, innovation, and medical-dental…
Study Explores Patient Acceptance of Vaccines in the Dental Office
A newly validated survey reveals mixed patient attitudes toward dentists and dental hygienists administering vaccines while…
Stopping Early Childhood Caries Before It Starts
From prenatal counseling and motivational interviewing to fluoride, dietary guidance, and silver diamine fluoride, evidence-based…
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Researchers Examine TH17 Cells’ Role in Periodontal Inflammation
A study by the National Institutes of Health and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia suggests a substrate of T cells may contribute to the inflammation and bone loss associated with periodontitis.
Healthy Schools Program Focuses on Student Well-Being
Northeast Colorado Health Department representatives are helping kids get healthy through its new Healthy Schools program, which includes oral health services.
Patients Underestimate Risks of Some Dental Procedures
When deciding whether to undergo a medical or dental procedure, patients tend to overestimate the benefits and underestimate the risks associated with treatment, exposing themselves to circumstances that could be detrimental to their…
Dental Hygienist to Compete on ‘The Bachelor’
Kirpa Sudick, RDH, from Whittier, California, will be judging “The Bachelor’s” Colton Underwood on more than his looks this season as she shared her deal breaker: not flossing.
What Do You Know About Mouthrinse?
The use of mouthrinses can benefit patients’ oral health in a variety of ways—from reducing caries risk to supporting periodontal health. Read on to see how much you know about this important part of an effective self-care regimen.
8 Tips for Caring for Anxious Patients
Caring for anxious patients is not without its challenges, as clinicians must practice various strategies to make the appointment as stress-free as possible.
How Much Do You Know About Musculoskeletal Disorders?
Dental hygienists should learn to recognize the common signs and symptoms associated with musculoskeletal disorders. Better awareness of these problems and their treatments may result in improved long-term outcomes. Read on to test your…
UF Colleges Launch Project to Help Underserved Patients
With the help of a grant from the Florida Blue Foundation, two University of Florida (UF) colleges will collaborate on a project to improve health care for underserved populations while providing valuable learning opportunities for…
Report: Stall in Reducing US Nonsmokers to Secondhand Smoke
Progress in reducing exposure to secondhand smoke among U.S. nonsmokers has stalled in recent years, despite longstanding declines over the past three decades.
Test Your Knowledge on Fluoride Varnish
Fluoride counteracts dental caries by enhancing the uptake of minerals, incorporating into the crystal structure of enamel to increase resistance to acid attack, and disrupting cariogenic bacterial activity. High-concentration delivery…
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