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

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, alongside premier sponsor Colgate and supporting sponsor Patterson Dental, honored Pamela R. Overman, RDH, MS, EdD, with the 2016 Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award on June 10.

Clinicians need to be prepared to provide effective oral health services to this patient population.

Dental hygienists are well known as the prevention experts on the oral health care team.

Evaluating the evidence behind strategies designed to reduce the risk of these common injuries is key to improving the ergonomics of clinical practice.

As the calendar turns another page, there is much to celebrate within the profession of dental hygiene, as well as ongoing challenges to face in the coming year.

For those without dental insurance, a trip to the dental office for routine and preventive oral health care may be out of reach.

Clinicians who are knowledgeable about gluten-mediated reactions will be prepared to treat patients with these types of allergies.

The first time I met Nancy Goorey, DDS, I was more than a little anxious. Actually, I was terrified.

The Colorado Community College System announced that two of its community colleges received approval from the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education to offer 4-year Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene…