Advancing Oral Health Research: A Conversation with Sarah B. Hoerler, RDH, MS
Sarah B. Hoerler, RDH, MS, is a dental hygienist in the Department of Dental Specialties, Division of Periodontics and an assistant professor of dentistry at…
Understanding the Oral-Gut Axis
There is growing awareness of periodontal diseases as indicators of systemic problems, including intestinal disorders. In fact, for clinicians who know what to look for,…
Shaping Smiles and Futures
Diane Wilson, RDH, MEd, is the executive director of the Dental Hygiene Program at Palo Alto College in San Antonio, Texas, where she brings more…
Study Shows Benefits of Texting Oral Care Reminders
Dental caries is a significant problem across the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 2 billion people have caries in their permanent teeth…
Supporting the Musculoskeletal Health of a New Generation of Dental Hygienists
This past July, Jessica Suedbeck, RDH, BSDH, MS, received the Standout Seven Award–Researcher from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. She is an assistant professor and…
Getting to the Bottom of Oral Health Inequities
It’s been well established that oral health significantly impacts overall health. In fact, poor oral hygiene is linked to myriad conditions including cardiovascular disease, cognitive…
Frequency of Radiographs
To assist with decisions regarding the frequency of taking radiographs, the American Dental Association developed guidelines to serve as an adjunct to the oral health…
We’ve Only Just Begun To Learn
I’ll never forget the last week of dental hygiene school at The Ohio State University. It was right before graduation, and we couldn’t wait to…
Probiotics Provide Another Avenue to Enhance Oral Health
The term probiotic originates from the Latin word “pro,” meaning “for” and the Greek word “bios,” meaning “life,” which translates to “for life.” This nomenclature…