Cleaning and sterilization or disinfection of reusable patient care instruments and devices are crucial elements of an effective infection control protocol. Rendering dental in­struments and devices safe for reuse is a multistep process…

With more than 6 million Americans applying for unemployment benefits and dental offices closed to traditional patients for the foreseeable future, what happens if you can’t pay your bills? The popular financial advice columnist Liz Weston…

“The Right Amount of Natural”—ARM & HAMMER™ Essentials Toothpaste is Made with 100% Natural Baking Soda and Clinically Proven Benefits.

As a high school senior, Brigette Cooper, MS, RDH, knew she wanted a career in the healthcare field, and decided that a career in dental hygiene would be a perfect fit. “It was an aspect of health care, a way to provide service to the…

Researchers identify link between cell migration and fibronectin accumulations.

Personal protective equipment has always been important in dental care delivery. The novel coronavirus, however, takes infection control to a whole new level.

Valli Meeks, DDS, MS, RDH, honored for improving oral healthcare for patients living with HIV/AIDS.

The use of proper ergonomics includes adjusting dental hygienists’ work environments to help them be more effective and efficient, while minimizing the risk of injury. New technology has entered the dental operatory that may provide…

The Bronx Zoo in New York City announced that a few of its tigers, including sisters Nadia and Azul, have been infected with the coronavirus. The tigers acquired the infection via an asymptomatic zoo employee with COVID-19. While the rest…

Asthma ordinarily begins in childhood/adolescence, and—once established—the ongoing inflammatory process leads to underdevelopment of the lungs, further impeding their function. More than 6 million United States children under the age of 18…