Expanding the Oral Healthcare Workforce
By Sonika Masih, BDS, MS, RDH Oral diseases are highly prevalent—even though they are largely preventable—and are indicative of the social and economic inequalities present…
Oral Health Benefits of Sugar Alcohols
By Kristin Hofer, MSDH, RDH Sugar alcohols—which are neither sugar nor alcohol—are polyols used for sweetening. These sweeteners are not considered artificial because they occur…
Best Practices for Surface Disinfection
By Khrystyna Vyprynyuk, RDH, BS, MHS With the focus of most infection control procedures centered around mitigating the spread of the novel coronavirus since early…
Pandemic Has Done a Number on Children’s Oral Health
When left untreated, dental caries can inflict major damage. In fact, should infections develop, the rest of the body can be at risk. So concerned…
Study Shows Strong Ties Between Periodontal and Heart Health
Researchers at Japan’s Hiroshima University recently explored the connection between periodontitis and atrial fibrosis. Atrial fibrosis results in scarring of the heart’s left atrial appendages…
Blazing a New Path in Advocacy
As a dental hygienist and dental assistant, Crystal Adams, MA, CDA, RDH, spent a career in dental education until she switched gears to move into…
How to Avoid Post-op Sensitivity in Adhesive Dentistry
By Meghna Prakash, BDS, Nancy Sheth, BDS, MDS, Munazza Khan, BDS, Sapanpuneet Kaur, BDS, Sean S. Mong, DDS, EdD and Ram M. Vaderhobli, DDS, MS…
Everything You Need to Know About the Hepatitis C Virus
By Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 requires education and training related to…
Tips to Effectively Educate Caregivers Regarding Non-Nutritive Sucking
By Gabrielle Pluta, RDH and Allison Castro, MPH, RDH Non-nutritive sucking in children is a common habit used to calm and comfort that can, in…