Despite offering supplemental dental benefits, Medicare Advantage plans are leaving lower-income seniors struggling with high out-of-pocket costs for essential dental, vision, and hearing services. New research reveals that even top-rated…

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has introduced interim policies on scaling procedures and airway health screenings, pushing for advanced education and expanded roles for dental hygienists. These policies, set for official…

Jessica Suedbeck, RDH, BSDH, MS, shares insights on her research and dedication to improving ergonomics for dental hygienists to ensure they enjoy a long, healthy career.

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: floral dental hygienist sweatshirt, personalized tooth glitter pen, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral…

Third AHEAD symposium invites policymakers, health professionals, and the disability community to the table to discuss improving oral health care for people with disabilities

There’s growing agreement that endodontic infections can lead to periodontal issues, especially when abscess pressures create sinus tracts into the periodontal ligament. However, periodontal diseases rarely cause pulpal necrosis unless the…

Dental hygienists rely on their instruments to provide safe, effective care. Over time, ultrasonic inserts and tips (UITs) can wear down, reducing their efficiency and potentially causing discomfort to patients as well as putting…

Salivary gland damage may soon see a more effective treatment. Researchers aim to regenerate damaged glands using stem cell research and advanced biomedicine.

University of Nebraska dental hygiene students gain hands-on experience treating patients with complex needs in an operating room setting with the hopes of improving the next generation of clinicians’ ability to effectively care for…