Nonautogenous soft tissue grafts are transforming mucogingival treatments with their minimally invasive, palate-free approach. Offering reduced morbidity, shorter chairtime, and comparable clinical outcomes, these alternatives are reshaping…

With dental caries impacting up to 50% of 5-year-olds in some parts of England, researchers from The University of Manchester propose evidence-based approaches to tackle this public health crisis. By focusing on co-designed interventions,…

Experience education like never before. Mark your calendar for August 22–23, 2025, and prepare for 2 action-packed days of learning, networking, and discovery. You’re going to love how much you learn!

Adverse drug reactions pose a significant risk in dental care, especially for patients with complex medical conditions. A detailed medication review, interprofessional collaboration, and special considerations for older adults are key…

Diane Wilson, RDH, MEd, skipped retirement to develop and lead a brand-new dental hygiene program at Palo Alto College in San Antonio, Texas, where she is a making a difference in the lives of her students and the community as well.

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: dainty tiny tooth necklace, funny dental-themed candle, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene…

When teenagers get texts reminding them to take care of their teeth does that actually motivate them to pick up a brush? Researchers in the United Kingdom believe so.

Oral conditions cost the world $710 billion in 2019, with $387 billion in treatment costs and $323 billion in productivity losses. This study underscores the urgent need for equitable, cost-efficient oral health strategies to ease the…

Henry Schein and other dental supply companies saw significant gains following news of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Market speculation that Kennedy may push to eliminate…

Gingival recession and insufficient attached gingiva are significant mucogingival challenges that can compromise oral health and esthetics. Evolving from traditional approaches, modern techniques offer predictable outcomes for tissue…