Advocate for Expanding Children’s Access to Oral Health
Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, turns his passion for dental hygiene into a career dedicated to supporting the overall health and well-being of children acros…
TikTok Users Promote Questionable DIY Oral Health Treatments
It seems that not even dentistry is safe from the abundance of misinformation found on social media.
NIDCR Awards Grant to Study Salivary Gland Cancer
New research may help ease far-reaching effects of salivary gland cancer treatments.
Filling a Grave Need
In a state with a severe shortage of oral health professionals, Claire Tucker, EdD, RDH, is making strides to improve access to care.
NIDCR Funds University of Pennsylvania Collaborative Research and Training
New program uses combined approach to address oral disease.
Research Finds Numerous Reasons for Poor Oral Health in Children With Special Needs
Preventive care is not enough when it comes to this patient population.
Florida Dental Hygienist Helps Vets Access Oral Healthcare
Eurika Peebles, CRDH, BAS, a veteran herself, supports vets’ dental health through her non-profit organization Operation Combat Smiles.
Third-Molar Extraction May Improve Taste Ability
We’ve long thought that removing wisdom teeth was important to maintaining oral health. But there may be additional benefits to the procedure.
Modified Smartphone Camera Can Detect Dental Plaque Biofilm
Selfies take on new meaning in oral healthcare with the advent of this technology.