Dental Hygiene Director’s Passion for Inclusive Care Leads to Immersive Education
In a quiet corner of Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, a transformation is taking place, not just in oral health, but in hearts, minds,…
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Link Between Idiopathic Pain and Poor Oral Health Found
Because the oral cavity is the gateway to the rest of the body, it is also a primary avenue for pathogenic entry. In fact, research…
Michigan Fights Tooth Decay With Kindergarten Dental Screenings
Childhood caries is the most common chronic disease among kids ages 2 to 11.1 But it is, in most cases, preventable. To address this prevalent…
Leading the Charge
When Suzanne Mathis, RDH, MS, walked away from a career in dental hygiene to teach middle school, she never imagined she’d return to her alma…
Advocating for Oral Health
As chair of the Ivy Tech Sellersburg Dental Assisting Program and director of a statewide surveillance project in Kentucky, Jennifer Hasch Harrison, MPH, RDH, has…
Community Violence May Impact Access to Dental Healthcare
Nearly two in five American adults have not had dental care in the past year. Studies link specific forms of violence, including adverse childhood experiences…
Expanding the Role of Dental Hygienists in Orofacial Rehabilitation
A highly skilled healthcare professional specializing in orofacial rehabilitation, Rebecka Clark, RDH, LMT, CSOM, CMLDT, CH-ONC, brings a unique, integrative approach to patient care. With…
Flossing May Reduce Stroke Risk
According to the most recent statistics from the American Heart Association, in 2022, 453 people died each day due to stroke in the United States.1…
Ensuring Access to Care for Those Who Need It Most
Angela Settle, RDH, BSDH, BS, works in both private practice and at the Moab Free Health Clinic in Moab, Utah, where she also worked and…