Emergency Medicine Preparedness
By Joseph A. Giovannitti Jr., DMD Advances in medicine have enabled patients with incapacitating conditions to become medically stable enough to receive dental treatment. However,…
Supporting the Longevity of Dental Implants
By Renata Budny, CDT, MDT, FNGS, MBA Modern-day implants offer creative solutions for restoring edentulous areas. Implants provide support for the orofacial structures; however, they…
Basic Prevention and Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders
By Brian J. Wilkinson, PT, DPT, CHT, CLT; Holly Erenfeld, RDH, EPDH, MDH; and Amy Coplen, RDH, EPDH, MS About 96% of dental hygienists experience…
Addressing Dentinal Hypersensitivity With Mouthrinse
By Elizabeth I. Pitts, RDH, MS Dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) is one of the most common complaints among dental patients. It is defined as pain resulting…
The ABCs of Face Shields
By Melissa Ray, RDH, BS, MS; and Jacqueline J. Freudenthal, RDH, MHE In early 2020, the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 led to a pandemic that continues…
Pursuing New Avenues of Care
From massage to dental hygiene, Amanda LaPean, RDH, BA, makes a difference in the lives of patients.
Ancient Skeletons Reveal Secrets of the Oral Microbiome
A research team in Japan uncovers differences between ancient and modern oral pathogens.
Internet Trend May Pose Health Risks
Social media influencers suggest mouth taping to combat snoring. But is it safe?
A Tunneling Treatment Approach to Gingival Recession
By Celine J. Cornelius Timothius, BDS, MSc, MS, MSD, Twyla Rader, LDH, MEd and Vanchit John, BDS, MDS, DDS, MSD A smile is worth a…