Sunstar eBrief

Dental hygiene students have really stepped up to help these new residents improve their oral health.

Rebecca Stolberg, RDH, BSDH, MSDH, shares her insight on a career dedicated to furthering the profession of dental hygiene.

With day-to-day routines out of whack, many get out of the oral hygiene habit.

According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of adults in the US ages 30 and older have some degree of periodontal disease.1 Smoking has long been recognized as a contributor. But vaping—which produces toxic byproducts such as formaldehyde, aluminum, manganese, lead, cobalt, and chromium—and its effects on periodontal health are not yet...

SARINYAPINNGAM / iStock / Getty Images Plus Obesity is a significant problem around the world. According to the World Health Organization, obesity reached epidemic levels in in June 2021 with rates having tripled since 1975. Overweight and obesity combined are directly responsible for the deaths of at least 2.8 million people across the globe. Defined as an abnormal...

Michael Burrell / iStock / Getty Images Plus February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and there’s no better time to shine a spotlight on caries, which is one of the most prevalent childhood diseases in the United States. Caries can severely impact childhood development in multiple ways. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...

Olivia Morzenti, BS, RDH, CDHC, MS(c), continues to seek out new experiences in her quest to improve the oral health of this nation’s most vulnerable populations.

From massage to dental hygiene, Amanda LaPean, RDH, BA, makes a difference in the lives of patients.

A research team in Japan uncovers differences between ancient and modern oral pathogens.

Social media influencers suggest mouth taping to combat snoring. But is it safe?