Effective ultrasonic instrumentation in stage II and III periodontitis requires a strategic blend of technique, anatomy awareness, and complementary manual scaling.
Intimate partner violence often leaves its clearest signs on the head, neck, and mouth, making oral health professionals uniquely positioned to help patients experiencing abuse.
A review of the literature and clinical case highlight how the walking bleach technique can effectively lighten nonvital teeth and offer a minimally invasive alternative to full-coverage restorations for managing post-endodontic…
Oral complications of cancer therapy demand a team-based approach and dental hygienists are essential to early detection, prevention, and patient-centered care.
Understanding LGBTQIA+ terminology and identities is a foundational step for dental hygienists to reduce disparities, foster trust, and deliver respectful, patient-centered oral healthcare.
Once considered eliminated in the United States, measles is resurging due to declining vaccination rates, placing oral health professionals on the front lines of early detection and prevention.
Six winners have been selected across six categories: Public Health, Full Time Clinician, New RDH, Research, Academia and Entrepreneur - including three US winners
The World Dental Hygienist Awards ceremony will be held at the 2026…
With a pivotal vote days away, AB 1952 has sparked a major divide between CDA and CDHA, raising urgent questions about workforce shortages, professional standards, and the future of dental care in California.
