Getting to the Bottom of Oral Health Inequities
New research to explore the varying factors impacting oral health and, subsequently, overall health.
Bringing Dental Care to Underserved Communities
Kimberly Perlot, DT, MASH, EPDH, struggled to access dental care as an adolescent. She has used that experience to propel her career into ensuring her fellow Oregonians don’t face the same barriers she did and can receive the dental care…
Enter to Win Our Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: personalized dental-themed 32-oz water bottle, personalized tooth-themed notebook, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of…
TikTok Dental Hygienist Offers 3 Tips for Easier Appointments
Maurice Moore, a San Diego-based dental hygienist on TikTok who goes by the moniker “mr.suiterdh” shared three hacks to help clinicians ease their way through common patient scenarios.
Patients often recoil when cold water is sprayed…
Should Dental Hygienists Take a Cue from Taylor Swift and Wear a Posture Corrector?
Dental hygienists spend long hours in awkward positions, leading to neck and back strain. Discover how a posture corrector could be the simple solution to better posture and comfort at work.
New Review Sheds Doubt on the Safety of Fluoride
The monograph evaluates the existing literature on fluoride exposure and its potential neurodevelopmental and cognitive effects in humans. While limited evidence exists regarding adult cognition, the review finds a moderate correlation…
Unlocking the Path to Optimal Restorative Esthetics
Crown lengthening is crucial for addressing issues including caries, fractures, and altered passive eruption, ultimately enhancing both function and esthetics in restorative dentistry. By carefully planning and modeling restorative…
Great Gums’ Patented Bioelectric Toothbrush Launches in the U.S.
San Francisco – Sept. 26 – Great Gums, an innovator in oral care, is excited to announce the launch of its revolutionary products, the Great Gums One and the Great Gums Clinical Grade toothbrushes.
Utilizing patented bioelectric…
Penn School of Dental Medicine Secures Grant Designed to Empower Caregivers of Patients With Special…
Penn’s School of Dental Medicine just received a $620,900 grant to improve oral health education for caregivers of people with disabilities. Over 3 years, this initiative aims to boost caregiver knowledge through engaging training and…
Vermont Expands Dental Education to Tackle Dentist Shortage
In a historic partnership, the Vermont State Dental Society and University of Detroit Mercy are establishing a Dental Oral Health Education Center in Vermont, addressing the state's dental provider shortage. With federal support, this…
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