An expert RDHAP panel will tackle scope clarity, sustainable business models, patient access, and the future of independent dental hygiene practice in California at this summer’s most anticipated meeting.

Advanced scientific analysis of a 15th–17th century skeleton uncovered evidence of an early gold dental bridge, offering rare insight into wealth, craftsmanship, and the long history of restorative dentistry.

New research suggests that disrupting bacterial communication pathways in dental plaque may help shift the oral microbiome toward health-associated species without eliminating beneficial bacteria.

Three years of data confirm the dental hygiene workforce shortage is a retention crisis. ADHA calls on employers and policymakers to act on evidence.

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…

Modern dentistry is redefining quality assurance through meticulous documentation, data-driven evaluation, and strategic communication to reduce risk and improve patient outcomes.

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.

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…

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…

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.