Oral Health Concerns Interfering With Bisphosphonate Prescriptions
Throughout our lives, bone tissue is constantly being refreshed as our bodies break down and remove old bone followed by new bone formation. But as…
Community Dental Health Coordinator Broadens Preventive Care in Southern Arizona
MiQuel McRae, RDH, CDHC, was a dental hygienist with 16 years of experience when she attended a continuing education program in 2015 that focused on…
Another TikTok Trend Could Prove Harmful to Oral Health
According to a recent trend on TiKTok, anyone can take a scaling instrument to their teeth to remove plaque. No training needed.1 But some things are…
Pandemic Has Done a Number on Children’s Oral Health
When left untreated, dental caries can inflict major damage. In fact, should infections develop, the rest of the body can be at risk. So concerned…
Study Shows Strong Ties Between Periodontal and Heart Health
Researchers at Japan’s Hiroshima University recently explored the connection between periodontitis and atrial fibrosis. Atrial fibrosis results in scarring of the heart’s left atrial appendages…
Blazing a New Path in Advocacy
As a dental hygienist and dental assistant, Crystal Adams, MA, CDA, RDH, spent a career in dental education until she switched gears to move into…
Arizona Tooth Fairy Receives Accolades
Jenny Zamora-Garcia, RDH, was recently honored with Flagstaff’s “Citizen of the Year” Award for her work in dental public health.
Researchers Investigate Connection Between Periodontitis and Alzheimer Disease
In spite of personal hardships, Karen Tyree, RDH, BSDH, continues to advance the professions of dental assisting and dental hygiene in her home state …
Vitamin D Crucial in Maintaining Healthy Gingiva
Mounting evidence shows that vitamin D is much more valuable than previously realized.