Emerging research suggests popular GLP-1 medications may support periodontal health even as clinicians remain vigilant about potential oral side effects.

Jennifer Robertson, MEd, BSDH, RDH, CDA, explains how East Carolina University’s new transfer pathway is making bachelor’s degrees more accessible and helping prepare the next generation of dental hygiene educators.

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: adorable personalized dental hygiene-themed tote bag, fun dental candle set, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your…

Researchers identified defects in calcium signaling, saliva production, and the oral microbiome that may help explain why people with Down syndrome face a disproportionately high risk of periodontal diseases and caries.

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.

Proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule could require stronger cybersecurity protections, more detailed documentation, and stricter protocols for dental practices.

Join Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA, as she explores how legislation, autonomy, innovation, and medical-dental integration are redefining the dental hygienist’s role in whole-body healthcare.

A newly validated survey reveals mixed patient attitudes toward dentists and dental hygienists administering vaccines while highlighting the profession's growing role in disease prevention and public health.

From prenatal counseling and motivational interviewing to fluoride, dietary guidance, and silver diamine fluoride, evidence-based prevention strategies can help dental hygienists reduce the burden of early childhood caries.

Discover why listening before teaching may be the key to motivating lasting oral health behavior change.