Recent advancements in short dental implants have revolutionized the field.

Heather Blair, MPH, RDH, FADHA, is dedicated to furthering the profession of dental hygiene for the next generation of practitioners.

Lack of oral care accessibility continues to plague some communities.

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: boho dental turban twist headband, handmade silver tooth necklace, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral…

Macy Punzalan, DMD, a 2024 graduate of the Doctor of Dental Medicine Program at the University of New England (UNE) in Portland, Maine, found her calling in the blend of art and science that is dental medicine. After years as a dental…

Oral myiasis is a rare but serious condition caused by parasitic infestation of living or dead tissue, bodily fluids, or ingested food. Myiasis occurs when fly larvae infest human tissue, using it as an intermediate host. It primarily…

In a significant development for the dental profession, Colorado and Minnesota have joined the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, becoming the eighth and ninth states to participate. This compact, aimed at supporting license portability,…

With temperatures heating up, an ice-cold drink is highly appealing to most patients. However, what happens to patients who chew the ice once their refreshing drink is gone?

Unfortunately, it is common in the United States to find people suffering from serious dental problems — from gum disease to wisdom teeth impaction — who don’t have the funds or the ability to get to a dental office. And when issues — such…

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