A team led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has found that a unique set of stem cells located on the roof of the mouth begin dividing in response to wounding and move toward the site of injury.

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Meeting, which was originally scheduled for June 11-14, 2020, in New Orleans, will now be held virtually on June 26-28.

Dental teams well versed in schizophrenia are best positioned to manage the oral health complications of this disorder.

The only absolute contraindication to CHG mouthrinse use is hypersensitivity to CHG or to any components found in the product formulation.

Gingival health is closely related to the esthetics of the smile.

Choosing the right instrument and implementing the appropriate technique to scaling terminal distal surfaces are key.

As dental practices reopen for elective procedures, oral health professionals will need to be prepared to protect themselves and patients from dental aerosols.

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We are in uncharted territory with so many aspects of COVID-19.

Elaine J. DeBitetto, RDH, a dental hygienist in Concord, Massachusetts, is striving to make the best of her time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.