In a first-of-its-kind procedure, dentists treated a two-toed sloth’s root abscesses at Chester Zoo. The challenging case combined veterinary and dental expertise to preserve the animal’s health.

Are you curious about the role of oral health professionals in esthetic medicine? Botox and dermal fillers have a variety of uses and dental hygienists are well prepared to use them.

A lab-dish and animal study from Penn Dental Medicine reveals that a senotherapy combination reduces inflammation and bone loss tied to periodontal disease. Targeting cellular aging may open new doors in the management of periodontal…

Kory Kirkegaard, DMD, is fighting to overturn a Kansas Dental Board decision banning his beloved therapy dog, Ivy, from his Overland Park office during business hours. Despite meeting state requirements and passing inspection, the certified…

After her husband died during a routine dental procedure, Shital Patel hoped to bring a patient’s voice to North Carolina’s State Board of Dental Examiners. While she was not appointed as the board’s patient representative, Patel will…

In a powerful joint statement, ADHA and IFDH call for dental hygiene services to be delivered only by licensed, educated professionals. IFDH President Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, warns that shortcuts to fix workforce shortages could compromise…

Screw loosening and stripping are common and costly complications in screw-retained implant restorations, especially when angulation comes into play. Understanding the mechanics and risks can help clinicians prevent damage and keep…

Three new products help ensure implant stability, implant placement and aftercare for the periodontal patient with the overall goal of a healthy mouth and peri-implantitis prevention.

Nearly half of all American adults have some sort of periodontal disease. Dental hygienists are on the frontlines of the fight against periodontal diseases and effective instrumentation is the key to improved patient outcomes. 

Dental implants may boast high survival rates, but without careful management of occlusion, they’re vulnerable to failure. Regular bite checks and occlusal adjustments are key to preventing complications like screw loosening, fractures, and…