Addressing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Burning Mouth
Strategies to Support Dental Prostheses
A Minimally Invasive Approach to Caries
Human Papillomavirus-Induced Head and Neck Lesions
By Ximena Zornosa, DMD The human papillomavirus (HPV) encompasses a large group of related viruses that can infect human skin and mucosa. The lesions that…
Oral Effects of Eating Disorders
By Marleen Azzam, DHSc, RDH; and Cristina Casa-Levine, EdD, RDH Oral health professionals are well positioned to identify early signs of eating disorders and refer…
Addressing Suicide Risk in the Dental Setting
By Tracye A. Moore RDH, MS, EdD; and Haylee McElroy, RDH, BSDH, MEd Death by suicide is a serious public health problem that affects millions…
Importance of Micronutrients in Both Systemic and Oral Health
By Lesley Harbison, RDH, EPDH, MS Interest in vitamins, immune-boosting foods, and healthy lifestyle choices has grown significantly. Besides protecting against disease, a healthy immune…
The Benefits of Digital Radiography Outweigh the Risks
By Victoria Benvenuto, RDH, EdM; Olga Gnatovych, RDH, MEd; and Kaitlin Stier, RDH, MPH Dental hygienists are well aware of the benefits of dental radiography,…