The Importance of Articaine in Dental Anesthesia
By Arthur C. DiMarco, DMD; and Kathy Bassett, RDH, MEd Articaine was approved for use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration…
A Safe Approach to Aerosols
By Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS Aerosols are generated by a variety of dental procedures. Oral health professionals have always been aware of aerosols and…
Elevating the Allied Dental Professions
Rebecca Stolberg, RDH, BSDH, MSDH, shares her insight on a career dedicated to furthering the profession of dental hygiene.
Oral Health Suffers During Global Pandemic
With day-to-day routines out of whack, many get out of the oral hygiene habit.
Research Shows Link Between Vaping and Periodontal Diseases
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of adults in the US ages 30 and older have some degree…
Caring for the Patient with a Spinal Cord Injury
By Camille Biorn, RDH, BS, and Leciel Bono, RDH-ER, MS The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke defines spinal cord injury (SCI) as damage…
Improve the Oral Health of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
By Sefa S. Laurence, MSDH, CDA; Lee Melvin, DMD; and Ann M. Bruhn, RDH, BSDH, MS Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized…
Oral Health Effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
By Audra E. Haynes, RDH, MPH, and Isis Marsh, RDH, BSDH Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic term used to describe a complex…
The Case for a Doctoral Degree
By Robin Gatlin, RDH, MS As the profession of dental hygiene continues to evolve, doctoral degrees will become necessary to meet the current demands for…