Helping Mothers Get Their Kids on the Path to Good Oral Health From Day One
As dental hygienists well know, good oral health begins before birth, but not all pregnant women understand how to support dental health from the start.…
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School-Entry Data Exposes Gaps in Early Oral Care
Early oral health habits don’t just influence childhood, they set the trajectory for lifelong outcomes. Yet new data from a cross-sectional study of 307 6-year-olds…
A New Home for Augusta’s Dental Hygiene Program
Augusta University’s Dental Hygiene Program is entering a new chapter with its official move to the Dental College of Georgia in Augusta, a transition designed…
Could Better Oral Health Boost Athletic Performance?
Oral health may be emerging as an overlooked factor in athletic performance, according to a new review “The Influence of Oral Health on Sports Performance:…
Poll Exposes Gaps in Kids’ Self-Care
A new national poll underscores what dental hygienists routinely observe in the operatory: inconsistent self-care is translating into measurable oral health consequences for children. According…
Dental Hygiene Education Enters Its Immersive Era With VR
The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) is positioning itself at the forefront of dental hygiene education with the launch of a dedicated virtual reality…
Michigan’s First Dental Therapist Is Redefining Access to Care in Rural Communities
Dana Marie Obey, DT, is making history as Michigan’s first dental therapist. A proud member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, she…
The High Cost of Ignoring Dental Caries
Oral disease is often viewed as localized and manageable, but a recent case report challenges that assumption with tragic clarity. The report, published in the American…
How California Baptist University Is Tackling the Dental Hygiene Shortage
California’s dental hygiene shortage has reached a tipping point, straining dental practices, limiting access to care, and intensifying competition for qualified clinicians. According to Kelly…