Elevating the Allied Dental Professions
Rebecca Stolberg, RDH, BSDH, MSDH, shares her insight on a career dedicated to furthering the profession of dental hygiene.
Oral Health Suffers During Global Pandemic
With day-to-day routines out of whack, many get out of the oral hygiene habit.
Research Shows Link Between Vaping and Periodontal Diseases
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…
UK Researchers Investigate the Role of Oral Health Professionals in Reducing Obesity
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…
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…
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?