Need to Get Through to Your Pediatric Patients? Try the Oreo Test
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…
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Keeping All the Balls in the Air
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 vulnerabl…
Pursuing New Avenues of Care
From massage to dental hygiene, Amanda LaPean, RDH, BA, makes a difference in the lives of patients.
Ancient Skeletons Reveal Secrets of the Oral Microbiome
A research team in Japan uncovers differences between ancient and modern oral pathogens.
Internet Trend May Pose Health Risks
Social media influencers suggest mouth taping to combat snoring. But is it safe?
A World Health Organization Resolution Aims to Bridge the Medical-Dental Divide
Consensus is increasing on the oral health-whole body connection.
Obesity-Related Inflammation Linked to Periodontal Diseases
New research uncovers more details about this bidirectional relationship.
Where the Rubber Hits the Road
Deanna Alexander, RDH, expands access to care with her mobile dental hygiene clinic.
From Lettuce Field to Dental Field: One Dental Hygienist Shows It Can Be Done
Martina Hernandez Garcia, RDH, overcame obstacles to realize her dream of becoming a dental hygienist.