Study Explores Impact of Ignoring Oral Hygiene
Studies have shown the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases to be multifactorial, involving complex interactions between host microbiota and other factors. In a recent study, American…
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Iowa Dental Hygienists’ Association Works to Get License Compact Passed
Donnella Miller, RDH, MPS, is no stranger to out-of-the-box thinking. While beginning her career as a private practice dental hygienist, she now works in the…
Therapy Dogs Shown to Help With Dental Anxiety
Trips to the dentist can be stressful, even terrifying, for some. Reportedly, up to 80% of Americans experience some type of dental anxiety, with about…
Genetics May Play a Role in the Oral-Brain Health Connection
The oral-systemic health connection seems clear. Countless studies have shown how issues ranging from periodontal diseases to tooth loss can lead to life-threatening conditions such…
Expanding the Opportunities for Dental Careers
As a high school student, Rico Maria Breznau, MA, RDH, RDA, CDA, enjoyed spending her summers working for her local dentist in a suburb about…
Oral Health Concerns Interfering With Bisphosphonate Prescriptions
Throughout our lives, bone tissue is constantly being refreshed as our bodies break down and remove old bone followed by new bone formation. But as…
Community Dental Health Coordinator Broadens Preventive Care in Southern Arizona
MiQuel McRae, RDH, CDHC, was a dental hygienist with 16 years of experience when she attended a continuing education program in 2015 that focused on…
Another TikTok Trend Could Prove Harmful to Oral Health
According to a recent trend on TiKTok, anyone can take a scaling instrument to their teeth to remove plaque. No training needed.1 But some things are…
Pandemic Has Done a Number on Children’s Oral Health
When left untreated, dental caries can inflict major damage. In fact, should infections develop, the rest of the body can be at risk. So concerned…