Dental hygienists play a unique role in early oral cancer detection by routinely providing examinations and educating patients about self-examination and risk factors.

According to a new analysis from the Pew Charitable Trust, dental care is one of the greatest unmet health needs in the United States.

Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, RDH, PhD—Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Editorial Advisory Board member and renowned physiologist—was recently honored by her alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, with the Penn Dental…

During the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Annual Session in Pittsburgh in June, Olga A.C. Ibsen, RDH, MS, FAADH, was honored with the Johnson & Johnson 2016 Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene

Proper diagnosis and staying abreast of the latest treatment strategies are the basis of effectively Managing this common dental complaint.

Fluid pressure and tissue type play important roles in the success of this pain management approach.

Dental hygienists need to be well versed in technique to achieve positive outcomes with both magnetostrictive and piezoelectric devices.

Advancements in digital technology provide myriad benefits to clinicians, patients, and researchers.

While the exact cause of American Indian and Native Alaskan children's high prevalence and increased severity of caries is not well understood, possible solutions have been proposed.