All Sugars Are Not Created Equal
By Brian Nový, DDS, Betsy Reynolds, RDH, MS Studies are emerging that link consumption of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with heightened risk of diabetes, heart disease,…
Unscrambling the Periodontitis-Diabetes Connection
By Evanthia Lalla, DDS, MS A large body of evidence has demonstrated that diabetes mellitus and periodontitis are closely linked. Diabetes mellitus is a common…
The Influence of Sex on Health
By Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, BA, MS The study of sex differences is evolving into a mature science, and experts suggest that barriers to the…
Simple Strategies for Surface Disinfection
By Laura Gail Hendricks, RDH, MEd As globalization, or the interconnectedness and interdependence of populations and countries around the world, increases, so does the risk…
Seal Away Caries Risk
By Natalie Hagel, RDH, MS, Dorothy Vannah, Med, RDH, CDA Since the first meta-analysis of clinical trials was conducted on the efficacy of sealants in 1993,1 a…
Evaluate Disease Potential
By Kathleen O. Hodges, RDH, MS Periodontal risk assessment is a key factor in oral health education and patient care. The process involves evaluating factors…
Treating Periodontitis Systemically
By Angela Stanfield-Hann, AAS, BS, LDH The prevalence of periodontitis and gingivitis is exceedingly high both nationally and around the globe.1,2 According to data from the…
Post-Surgical Implant Care
By Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS, Joyce Y. Sumi, RDH, MS Dental hygienists are key members of the oral care team in the post-treatment phase of…
Supporting Remineralization
By Sarah Yoon, RDH, BA Dental caries, although entirely preventable, remains a common oral disease. Tooth decay is the most chronic health problem among children…