On a Mission to Promote Dental Therapy
Amy Coplen, RDH, EPDH, MS, leads the charge in Oregon to implement dental therapy as a piece to solving the access-to-care puzzle.
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Taking Care of Business
Tami Miller, RDH, BS, continues to advocate for dental therapy in her home state of Florida to improve access to care for the region’s most vulnerab…
Study Shows Even Brief Periods of Poor Oral Hygiene Adversely Impact Dental Health
Recent research shows that when oral hygiene—such as toothbrushing and interdental cleaning—is interrupted for as little as a day, all hell can br…
New Research Sheds Light on How Plaque Biofilm Forms
We know why plaque biofilm forms on dental structures and how to get rid of it—temporarily. But not much attention has been paid to how dental plaqu…
Recent Study Shows Benefit of Power Brushing and Interdental Aids
In order to maintain oral health, plaque must be removed from all dental surfaces.
Researchers Explore Connection Between Oral Health and Stroke-Associated Pneumonia
Good oral healthcare may reduce pneumonia risk among those who experienced a stroke.
Mental Health Disorders Take a Toll on Kids’ Oral Health
The link between mental health and physical health—oral health included—is undeniable. Today, children are at increased risk for mental health problems. According to the National…
Overcoming Challenges By Building Relationships
While enrolled in Wichita State University’s (WSU) dental hygiene program in the 1970s, Junetta Everett, RDH, realized how little people understood about dental hygienists and…
Does Beetroot Juice Support Oral Health?
High carbohydrate diets are often used to support hydration and electrolyte restoration by athletes in training. Carbs, also typically found in popular sports drinks, are…