Senate Bill 283 authorizes Delaware dental hygienists to provide additional preventive services, expand access to care, and practice more fully within their education and training under a collaborative model.

As dentistry focuses more on treating the patient and not just the mouth, clinicians must balance recognizing the links between oral and systemic health with practicing within their professional competence.

You know the signs when you see them — wide, tearful eyes, the white-knuckled grip on the chair and a child who refuses to “say ah.” Nearly every hygienist has encountered a terrified pediatric patient, and the challenge goes beyond…

As nicotine pouches gain popularity, oral health professionals are increasingly on the front line of identifying localized tissue damage, counseling patients, and monitoring for potentially significant oral complications.

Explore the advantages, limitations, and clinical applications of the conventional inferior alveolar nerve block, Vazirani-Akinosi, and Gow-Gates techniques to improve anesthetic success and patient comfort.

Attendees of Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO will learn how to recognize the warning signs of human trafficking can empower oral health professionals to protect vulnerable patients and potentially save lives.

A recent Canadian patient recall underscores that even a low-risk exposure can have significant consequences, reinforcing the need for strict adherence to CDC and OSHA infection control protocols and dedicated oversight within every dental…

Sunstar and the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH), have celebrated the winners of the 7th annual World Dental Hygienist Awards at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) in Milan, Italy. Presented by the …

National dental organizations are urging Congress to strengthen the CDC's oral health program, arguing that prevention, surveillance, and public health initiatives are essential to improving access and reducing oral disease nationwide.

A recent disciplinary case highlights why informed consent is more than paperwork and why the ongoing controversy surrounding tongue-tie procedures makes clear communication more critical than ever.