As dentistry focuses more on treating the patient and not just the mouth, clinicians must balance recognizing the links between oral and systemic health with practicing within their professional competence.
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What Hygienists Can Learn About Dental Anxiety From the Best Pediatric Dentist…
You know the signs when you see them — wide, tearful eyes, the white-knuckled grip on the chair and a child who refuses to “say…
Nicotine Pouches Pose a Threat to Oral Health
As nicotine pouches gain popularity, oral health professionals are increasingly on the front line of identifying localized tissue…
Choosing the Right Block for Every Clinical Situation
Explore the advantages, limitations, and clinical applications of the conventional inferior alveolar nerve block, Vazirani-Akinosi,…
How Oral Health Professionals Can Help Identify Human Trafficking Victims
Attendees of Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO will learn how to recognize the warning signs of human trafficking can empower oral health…
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ADHA Updates Workforce Position Statement, Calls for Practice-Level Action on Documented Retention…
Three years of data confirm the dental hygiene workforce shortage is a retention crisis. ADHA calls on employers and policymakers to act on evidence.
Rising Costs Leaves Tennessee Dental Clinic in the Lurch
Mounting supply and operational costs have forced the shutdown of a county-run dental clinic that served nearly 2,000 vulnerable patients annually, raising urgent concerns about access, workforce stability, and the widening gap in oral…
Why Documentation and Communication Are Your Strongest Risk Management Tools
Modern dentistry is redefining quality assurance through meticulous documentation, data-driven evaluation, and strategic communication to reduce risk and improve patient outcomes.
In Indiana, Foreign-Trained Dentists Can Now Become Dental Hygienists
A new Indiana law creates a fast-track licensure pathway for internationally trained dentists to practice as dental hygienists, igniting debate over workforce shortages, professional standards, and the future of dental hygiene.
Lumira™ LED Curing Light – Technology Inspires Clinical Confidence
Plymouth Meeting, PA, May 1, 2026 – Premier Dental® announces the launch of the Lumira™ LED Curing Light, a powerful, durable, and ergonomically designed curing solution engineered for consistent, predictable performance in today’s clinical…
Winner of March’s Sunstar Giveaway Is Announced
Congratulations to Heather Thomas, PhD, MEd, BS, RDH, the March winner of the Sunstar eBrief Giveaway! An associate clinical professor chair of the Dental Hygiene Department at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, she has been a…
Music Can Transform the Dental Experience
From high-anxiety patients to complex special-needs cases, music therapy is emerging as a powerful, drug-free tool to reduce fear, improve cooperation, and expand access to care.
Lisa Hardill, RDH, BHADM, Returns to Energize Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
With a passion for growth, innovation, and empowerment, this Canadian dental hygienist steps back into the spotlight as EXPO Brand Ambassador for one of dental hygiene’s most dynamic events.
Connecticut Moves to Untether Dental Care from the Office
A new bill could let experienced dental hygienists deliver preventive care at home, expanding access while sparking debate over safety, oversight, and the future of collaborative practice.
Mastering the Modern Caries Equation
A risk-based, fluoride-forward strategy powered by saliva and patient compliance is redefining how dental teams prevent, arrest, and reverse caries.
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