Caring for Patients With Alzheimer Disease
By Abrielle Lamphere, RDH, BSDH and Valerie Nieto, RDH, MS Alzheimer disease (AD) is a progressive neuroinflammatory condition characterized by memory and communication loss, as…
Managing Patients Undergoing Cancer Therapy
By Roxanne Dsouza, MS, RDH and Elizabeth C. Kornegay, MS, RDH The National Cancer Institute estimates the number of new cancer cases—diagnosed at any site…
Effects of Immunosuppressive Medications on Oral Health
By Denise Kissell, BSDH, EFDA, MPH Through immune system research and improved diagnostics over the past few decades, the number of individuals diagnosed with autoimmune-related…
What You Need to Know About Dermal Fillers
By Rania Livada, DDS, MS and Jacob Shiloah, DMD Injectable dermal fillers are widely used materials in nonsurgical cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery. A report…
From Lettuce Field to Dental Field: One Dental Hygienist Shows It Can Be Done
Martina Hernandez Garcia, RDH, overcame obstacles to realize her dream of becoming a dental hygienist.
High Socioeconomic Status May Be Risk Factor for Tooth Wear
Access to a wide array of drink options—from fruit juice to sparkling water—is a risk factor when it comes to tooth wear.
Research Team Develops Tool to Identify High-Risk Factors for Childhood Caries
A Duke University team focuses on differences related to insurance coverage and racial/ethnic factors to reduce the prevalence of tooth decay.
Treatment and Management of the Pregnant Patient
Ivianie Exinor, RDH, MPH, and Gabrielle R. Liquori, RDH, BSDH, CDA, provide an overview of how the dental hygiene process of care and the shared decis…
The Best of Both Worlds
Kandice Swarthout, MS, RDH, LPC, creates her own interesting career path combining dental hygiene and counseling.