Category: Sunstar Ebrief

There is growing awareness of periodontal diseases as indicators of systemic problems, including intestinal disorders. In fact, for clinicians who know what to look for,…

Diane Wilson, RDH, MEd, is the executive director of the Dental Hygiene Program at Palo Alto College in San Antonio, Texas, where she brings more…

Dental caries is a significant problem across the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 2 billion people have caries in their permanent teeth…

This past July, Jessica Suedbeck, RDH, BSDH, MS, received the Standout Seven Award–Researcher from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. She is an assistant professor and…

It’s been well established that oral health significantly impacts overall health. In fact, poor oral hygiene is linked to myriad conditions including cardiovascular disease, cognitive…

It’s been well established that oral health significantly impacts overall health. In fact, poor oral hygiene is linked to myriad conditions including cardiovascular disease, cognitive…

An expanded practice dental hygienist and dental therapist, Kimberly Perlot, DT, MASH, EPDH, provides care to some of the most underserved populations in Central Oregon.…

Sunstar’s World Dental Hygienist Awards are a prestigious recognition of dental hygienists who have made significant contributions to the field of dental hygiene. These awards…

Increasingly, oral diseases are being implicated in the development of systemic diseases across the world. Such illnesses include diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.…