A Cost-Effective Solution for Dental Caries Treatment
Dental caries is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the United States.1 Despite continuous efforts, such as increases in funding and the number…
Incorporate Loupes Into Your Practice
Clinical practice places tremendous pressure on the body and vision of dental professionals.1 During a single dental appointment, an oral health professional must thoroughly examine the…
Harness the Benefits of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have recently gained significant momentum in dentistry. For instance, AI may assist dental professionals with clinical documentation, guide with image analysis…
Instrument Design for Optimal Hand Health
The practice of dental hygiene is well known for its occupational hazards leading to high prevalence rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Research has revealed 60%…
Taking a Leap of Faith
A licensed dental hygienist for 23 years, Christy Jo Fogarty, RDH, ADT, was the first certified advanced dental therapist in the country. She is a…
Self-Reported Oral Health Shows Strong Correlation With Systemic Health
Increasingly, regular dental visits and oral healthcare are being associated with overall wellness. According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dental…
An In-Depth Look at Cleidocranial Dysplasia
Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of teeth and bones. It has also been referred to as Scheuthauer-Marie-Santon syndrome,…
Improving Mobility Through Licensure Compacts
License portability is important to many professionals, including dental hygienists. Crossing state lines to obtain employment and improve access to oral healthcare is an obstacle…
Current Evidence on the Efficacy of SDF
Childhood dental caries continues to be a major public health problem in the United States.1 More than 50% of children and adolescents have experienced tooth…