Angela Settle, RDH, BSDH, BS, turned her passion for community health into action by helping establish a dental program at the Moab Free Health Clinic. Her dedication to increasing access to oral healthcare earned her a Utah Rural Impact…

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: personalized jewelry dish, dental hygienist necklace, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene aids…

New research strengthens the link between gingival health and brain health.

In a national poll, parents report significant differences in children’s oral hygiene practices, with fewer boys meeting recommended standards. The findings underscore the critical role of consistent habits in preventing dental caries.

The United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights has issued new regulations under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act to address the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. These rules aim to…

A new study highlights significant disparities in access to dental care in rural and underserved areas, where nearly 25 million Americans face barriers to timely treatment. Using advanced spatial accessibility methods, researchers uncover…

In the two decades since Juneau, Alaska, removed fluoride from its public water, oral health professionals have observed a concerning trend: an increase in dental caries among children, according to reporting by KTOO, a nonprofit…

A patient presented with dissatisfaction over an unesthetic implant-supported crown for his maxillary central incisor, compounded by thin tissue and soft tissue deficiencies. This case highlights a comprehensive approach to soft tissue…

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, January 22, 2025 — Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is announcing the release of Opalescence™ Home Advanced prefilled whitening trays, combining at-home teeth…

Emerging research underscores the bidirectional connection between oral health and mental health, revealing how conditions such as periodontitis and dental pain can exacerbate anxiety and depression. Oral health professionals are uniquely…