A new California law will equip oral health professionals with specialized training to better serve individuals with developmental disabilities.

As Halloween fills operatories with chatter about sweets, oral health professionals are reminded that sticky, sour, and hard candies pose some of the greatest risks to enamel integrity and restorative longevity. While moderation and proper…

New research from BMC Health Services Research reveals that Maryland patients living farther from dental offices are significantly more likely to seek emergency department care for nontraumatic dental issues. The findings spotlight a…

Achieving both esthetic and functional excellence in complete-arch rehabilitation depends on thorough diagnosis and strategic treatment planning. By following Misch’s classification of implant-supported and implant-assisted prostheses,…

With more than 20 years of experience, Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH, is reshaping how dental hygienists see themselves — as leaders, educators, and vital public health professionals.

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: tooth pendant necklace, dental-themed, funny candle, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene aids…

Japanese researchers are testing a groundbreaking medication that may unlock humans’ hidden ability to regrow teeth.

Elevate Oral Care® is excited to introduce the new PoviOne™ 8mL bottle, a 10% povidone-iodine solution designed for in-office use. This powerful bacteria-reducing antiseptic is now offered in a multiuse bottle, making it easier and more…

New research finds that direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription smoking-cessation drugs significantly reduces cigarette use, while over-the-counter nicotine product ads do not. The findings suggest that advertising can either…

With the number of oral health professionals in Maine declining, pediatricians and school-based providers are stepping in to treat early tooth decay using silver diamine fluoride.