The Patterson Foundation recently announced $187,460 in grant funding to 11 non-profit organizations in the oral and animal health fields.

Ultrasonic scalers and high-speed handpieces produce more airborne contamination than any other instrument in dentistry.

Instagram takeovers are a great way to collaborate between influencers and brands.

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.

A 3-year retrospective study published in Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) reports children who received sealant placement on primary molars were less likely to develop pit-and-fissure caries.

The Minnesota Dental Association encourages parents and caregivers to be aware of the sugar content in fruit juices and limit the amount given to children during these hot summer days.

Individuals may be predisposed to caries and periodontitis if they carry genes with connections to these oral diseases, according to a study published in Nature Communications.

Modifying risk factors, facilitating decisions about the use of antibiotics, and recommending appropriate oral hygiene measures are the keys to successful treatment.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) recently signed legislation (HB2676) that creates new structure and additional training requirements for public health dental hygienists, the American Dental Education Association reports.