Michigan Fights Tooth Decay With Kindergarten Dental Screenings
Childhood caries is the most common chronic disease among kids ages 2 to 11.1 But it is, in most cases, preventable. To address this prevalent…
Leading the Charge
When Suzanne Mathis, RDH, MS, walked away from a career in dental hygiene to teach middle school, she never imagined she’d return to her alma…
Advocating for Oral Health
As chair of the Ivy Tech Sellersburg Dental Assisting Program and director of a statewide surveillance project in Kentucky, Jennifer Hasch Harrison, MPH, RDH, has…
Community Violence May Impact Access to Dental Healthcare
Nearly two in five American adults have not had dental care in the past year. Studies link specific forms of violence, including adverse childhood experiences…
SHIP Award Celebrates Excellence in Hygiene
The American Academy of Dental Hygiene (AADH) is dedicated to advancing the field of dental hygiene through education, research, and the recognition of excellence within…
Tips for Stain Removal
We frequently encounter patients who present with extrinsic staining from sources such as coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco, or chlorhexidine. These stains can be removed…
The Winds of Change
You’ve worked hard to obtain your education, and you’ve taken anywhere from 84 to 120 credit hours to complete a rigorous, focused curriculum.1 You are confident…
Providing the First Line of Defense Against Sleep Breathing Disorders
Dental professionals are at the forefront of screening patients for potential sleep breathing disorders (SBDs) and dental hygienists typically see patients more frequently than other…
The Hidden Oral-Liver Connection
Chronic liver disease is a substantial public health concern. Historically, viral liver diseases, such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C, have been the number one…