The ADA Forsyth Institute has received a $6.2 million grant to develop AI-powered dental fillings that can repair themselves and fight off harmful bacteria. This groundbreaking innovation will accelerate dental care advancements, setting…

More than half of adults in the United States struggle to access dental care, leaving millions without critical oral health services. Despite overwhelming public support for Medicare dental benefits, this issue remains a back-burner topic…

New research to explore the varying factors impacting oral health and, subsequently, overall health.

Kimberly Perlot, DT, MASH, EPDH, struggled to access dental care as an adolescent. She has used that experience to propel her career into ensuring her fellow Oregonians don’t face the same barriers she did and can receive the dental care…

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: personalized dental-themed 32-oz water bottle, personalized tooth-themed notebook, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of…

Maurice Moore, a San Diego-based dental hygienist on TikTok who goes by the moniker “mr.suiterdh” shared three hacks to help clinicians ease their way through common patient scenarios. Patients often recoil when cold water is sprayed…

Dental hygienists spend long hours in awkward positions, leading to neck and back strain. Discover how a posture corrector could be the simple solution to better posture and comfort at work.

The monograph evaluates the existing literature on fluoride exposure and its potential neurodevelopmental and cognitive effects in humans. While limited evidence exists regarding adult cognition, the review finds a moderate correlation…

Crown lengthening is crucial for addressing issues including caries, fractures, and altered passive eruption, ultimately enhancing both function and esthetics in restorative dentistry. By carefully planning and modeling restorative…

San Francisco – Sept. 26 – Great Gums, an innovator in oral care, is excited to announce the launch of its revolutionary products, the Great Gums One and the Great Gums Clinical Grade toothbrushes. Utilizing patented bioelectric…