Sunstar eBrief

It’s quite the reality check. What with face masks required wear for public settings in many communities these days, we’re getting up close and personal with our own breath. And it’s not always a pretty picture. But while some patients are discovering things about their breath that those close to them already knew but avoided mentioning, others are...

The novel coronavirus pandemic has changed the landscape of our lives for the time being. But what is the overall impact of COVID-19 on 21st-century dentistry?

Katrina Virgin, RDH, MS, shares her insights on providing oral health care in the remote regions of Alaska during a global pandemic.

While international travel may not be top-of-mind for most right now, many oral health professionals volunteer their time and expertise on dental mission trips. But how effective are these outreach programs?

Researchers have discovered that Entamoeba gingivalis is inflicting more damage on periodontal tissues than previously understood.

At age 16, Pam Cushenan, ASDH, BSHA, MS, wanted to be a touring musician, but instead logged in serious mileage in the dental hygiene profession.

There is so much we still don’t know about novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes. But we’re learning.

From trailblazing innovative teaching strategies to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, this dental hygiene program director is not one to shy away from a challenge—even during a pandemic.

The SARS-CoV-2 situation remains fluid, and there is still much we don’t know. We do know that the virus is transmitted via respiratory droplets, and that those without symptoms may still spread it. This can be especially concerning in the practice of dentistry, whose practitioners must work mere inches from a patient’s face. In an effort to ensure...

While it has long been recognized that vitamin D is essential for good health, recent research indicates it could also come in handy in fighting off COVID-19.