Flossing May Reduce Stroke Risk
According to the most recent statistics from the American Heart Association, in 2022, 453 people died each day due to stroke in the United States.1…
Ensuring Access to Care for Those Who Need It Most
Angela Settle, RDH, BSDH, BS, works in both private practice and at the Moab Free Health Clinic in Moab, Utah, where she also worked and…
Oral Hygiene Emerging as Key to Reducing Cognitive Decline
As a large swath of the United States population ages into its senior years, the specter of cognitive decline has become a perennial concern. With…
Advancing Oral Health Research: A Conversation with Sarah B. Hoerler, RDH, MS
Sarah B. Hoerler, RDH, MS, is a dental hygienist in the Department of Dental Specialties, Division of Periodontics and an assistant professor of dentistry at…
Understanding the Oral-Gut Axis
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,…
Shaping Smiles and Futures
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…
Study Shows Benefits of Texting Oral Care Reminders
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…
Supporting the Musculoskeletal Health of a New Generation of Dental Hygienists
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…
Getting to the Bottom of Oral Health Inequities
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…