Integrating the Health Care Continuum
By Gail B. Stoops, RDH, BSDH Today, the oral cavity is no longer separated from the body in discussions of health. The evidence is clear…
Focus On Prevention
By Gail B. Stoops, RDH, BSDH New and innovative research has shown that oral health is a critical component of overall health, and awareness of…
The Oral Microbiome and the Risk of Lung Infection
By Frank A. Scannapieco, DMD, PhD The oral cavity harbors a diverse collection of microorganisms, known as the oral microbiome, which is responsible for common…
The Evolution of Air Polishing
By Sandra Pence, RDH, MS Air polishing was introduced in the late 1970s as a mode of plaque and stain removal. In recent years, much progress…
Skip the Sugary Drinks
By Tracee Dahm, BSDH, MS, RDH One of the most important duties of dental hygienists is to educate their patients on how to prevent oral…
See the Signs
By Mansi Jailwala, MS, Joanne Brewer Timmons, MPH, Gülsün Gül, DDS, MBA, MPH, MS, Diana Esshaki, DMD, MS, Kanchan Ganda, MD Domestic violence is defined by the United States…
Strategies for the Safe Treatment of Cardiovascular Patients
By Susan Lynn Tolle, BSDH, MS, Amber Walters Hunt, RDH, BSDH, MS Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the…
Consider the Cost
By Domenica G. Sweier, DDS, PhD, Ronald J. Heys, DDS, MS, Mary R. Truhlar, DDS, MS, Stephen C. Bayne, MS, PhD The number of older adults in the United…
Gain Green Benefits
By Wendy St. Cyr, RDH, BS, Shanda Wallace, RDH, BSDH As environmentalism grows, the trend for dental practices to “go green” is gaining popularity. What oral health…