15th Annual Six Dental Hygienists You Want to Know
The Editors We are excited to recognize these dental hygienists who have made a major difference within their areas of expertise—academia, clinical practice, industry, influencer,…
Category: Miscellaneous
Treating Herpetic Lesions With Laser Therapy
By Leila H. Liberman, RDH, EdD, Trina Hutto, RDH, MS, Angela Dudley, RDH, MA, CHES Globally, an estimated 3.7 billion people younger than 50 (67%)…
The Rise of Eco-Dentistry
By Susan Vogell, EdD, RDH and Marleen Azzam, RDH, MS There has been a sharp increase in environmental awareness or eco-consciousness in recent years.1 This has translated into…
Addressing Drug-Related SCARs
By Archontia Palaiologou, DDS, MS, Phillip Crum, DDS, Jessica Owens, DMD Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) to drugs occur rarely, but can be life-threatening. Approximately…
Understanding the New Blood Pressure Guidelines
By Susan Davide, RDH, MS, MSEd, Anty Lam, RDH, MPH Hypertension is a common health condition in the United States and a risk factor for heart disease and…
Improving Oral Health With Polyphenols
By Donna Catapano-Martinez, CDA, RDH, DHSc, Michelle Boyce, RDH, BSDH, DHSc, Margaret Garland, MS, DDS Oral health is paramount for patients’ overall well-being and quality of life. Multiple…
Connecting with Millennial Patients
Oral health professionals who recognize generational traits may be more successful in achieving patient adherence.
What the Future Holds For Periodontal Treatment
Although today’s periodontal treatment has experienced significant advancement, even more promising therapies are on the horizon.
Guest Editorial: Remembering Trailblazer Esther M. Wilkins, BS, RDH, DMD
One year after the passing of this dental hygiene icon, we remember her life contributions, and her enduring impact upon the profession.