The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
Over the past several decades, artificial intelligence (AI) has been gaining popularity in both medical and dental fields. Its use has led to significant technological…
Elevating Dental Hygiene Through Education and Advocacy
Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH, has spent her career transforming how the dental hygiene profession is perceived and how dental hygienists view themselves. What began…
Could Patients Grow a Third Set of Teeth by 2030?
Imagine a future where tooth loss is treated not only with dentures or implants, but with the growth of entirely new teeth. That possibility is…
Dental Hygienist Trades Plaque for Puff
After more than 30 years perfecting smiles as a dental hygienist, Krista Mellina, RDH, is now perfecting something far sweeter: marshmallows. Once known around Goffstown,…
The Fell Sulcular Sweep Provides an Innovative Interdental Cleaning Technique
The Fell Sulcular Sweep (FSS) is an interdental cleaning technique designed to more effectively disrupt and remove biofilm in the sulcus and interproximal spaces, areas…
Addressing Childhood Diabetes in the Dental Setting
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common chronic health conditions worldwide, and its occurrence among children continues to rise.1–5 Type 1 (T1D) and type…
Probiotics and Periodontal Health
Periodontal diseases are multifactorial and chronic inflammatory conditions that impact the oral and systemic health of nearly half of the United States. More than 700…
Artificial Intelligence Reshapes the Future of Dentistry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting every facet of modern life and dentistry is no exception. By mimicking human intelligence, AI enhances tasks traditionally performed by…
Tips on Managing Childhood Caries
In recent years, a powerful shift in the understanding of caries management has taken oral health professionals by storm. Caries is a chronic infectious disease…