The World Dental Hygienist Awards ceremony was held at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) in Seoul, South Korea Six winners were awarded across six categories: Public Health, Full Time Clinician, Academia,…

The Center for Oral Health’s policy brief highlights the success of Early Smiles California, an innovative school-based dental program, and calls for $10 million in funding to expand it statewide. This initiative promises significant…

The CFPB has raised concerns about the pushy promotion of medical credit cards by healthcare providers, highlighting deferred interest terms, payment allocation confusion, and patient pressure. Dentists and other providers need to ensure…

Clinicians must regularly reassess periodontal maintenance to ensure it meets or exceeds standards. Learn why thorough evaluation and adaptation of treatment approaches are essential for optimal oral health.

A patient’s routine prophylaxis turned into a life-saving appointment when her dental hygienist discovered a lump in her mouth, leading to a diagnosis of B non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Rosemary DeRosa Hays, RDH, MS, has announced her retirement as a full-time clinical associate professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting at New York University (NYU) School of Dentistry, after a distinguished…

Dental hygiene students are taking over the Plant Pathology Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to test dental care products against caries-causing bacteria. Their innovative study aims to determine the effectiveness of natural…

Robert Harris, known as “The Hulk,” has been a powerlifting icon at the Special Olympics Virginia for two decades, showcasing not only his athletic prowess but also the importance of healthcare for athletes with intellectual disabilities.…

A groundbreaking National Institutes of Health-funded study aims to uncover how genetic variants contribute to seizures and brain malformations. By analyzing individual brain cells, researchers hope to pave the way for new therapies and…

Discover the latest strategies and tools for effective subgingival calculus removal to prevent periodontitis and ensure optimal oral health.