Supporting Dental Therapy
With more than 20 years of experience in dentistry, Misty Davis, RDH, BS, has worked as a dental assistant, dental hygienist, and administrator. Today, she…
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Collaborative Approach Takes Aim at Biofilm Formation on Implants
Biofilm can form anywhere that offers moisture, nutrients, and a surface. It’s basically a community of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, that stick together on…
Supporting the Oral Health of Kids With Cancer
Jenell Robins, BSDH, RDH, has been in clinical practice for more than 21 years. Recently, she has also taken on the role of oral health…
Sugar Not the Only Culprit in Early Childhood Caries
Childhood caries affects kids in every corner of the United States. In fact, it is regarded as the most common chronic disease in children, with…
Relationship Between the Microbiome and Aging Explored
Research to understand how changes in the microbiome are associated with aging and other developments in humans is ongoing. The microbiome comprises an ecosystem of…
Water Fluoridation Found to be Safest Anticaries Strategy Available
The addition of fluoride into community water sources in the United States has reduced the development of caries in children and adults by about 25%…
Altruistic Dental Hygienist Receives High Honor
After witnessing the dental neglect experienced by many nursing home residents, Michelle Noblet-Vacha, RDH, BS, opened her own nonprofit organization, Senior Mobile Dental, to ensure…
Human Saliva May Prove Key to Fighting Drug-Resistant Bacteria
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the US annually, resulting in more…
Broadening the Knowledge Base
As a practicing clinician and educator, Deborah H. Dowd, RDH, MSDH, has a wealth of experience as a dental hygienist. Currently, she is an adjunct…
