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First graduating class of Fones School of Dental Hygiene 1914. Dr. Alfred Fones is in the center of the photo with Irene Newman on his right (blond woman) and his wife Elizabeth on his left.

Career & Profession

Irene Newman’s legacy, and the pursuit of professional recognition in dental hygiene

Linda Rhoades, BS, RDH

Learning about dental hygiene's roots, and the first dental hygienist in 1907, can help today's RDHs with some of their challenges. History does repeat itself.

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Hygiene Mentor: When patients refuse periodontal treatment

Amber Auger, MPH, RDH

Will you lose your license over a bloody prophy?

Will you lose your license over a bloody prophy?

Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC

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Are charcoal-activated dental products good for tooth discoloration?

Curstyn Molloy, RDA, DH Student

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Oh, it’s only vitamins! The overlooked power of micronutrients in oral health

Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH

Texas dental hygienists are ready to welcome you this July for 2025 RDH Under One Roof.

Texas welcomes RDH Under One Roof

Shawna Greer, BSDH, RDH, FADHA

2025 DentalPost RDH Salary Survey Dental Hygienists

2025 RDH/DentalPost Salary Survey: The truth about income and benefits

Amelia Williamson DeStefano, MA

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8 skills new dental hygienists need to succeed

Imani Wilson, RDH

Fluoride continues to receive negative attention

Fluoride: Protecting smiles or fueling debate?

Brittany Cox, MA, RDH

Trained dental hygienists can treat sleep problems in their patients,

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

The role of dental hygienists in identifying and treating airway dysfunction

Nerissa Boggan, BSDH, RDH, Cert BBM, AOMT-C

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Patient Education

Tonsil stones: A comprehensive overview

Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH

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In-office Preventive

The importance of extrinsic stain removal during dental cleanings

Brittany Cox, MA, RDH

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Patient Education

‘Tis the season! The impact of bubbly (champagne and prosecco) on oral health

Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSH

What ingredients are in your toothpaste?

How do xylitol, hydroxyapatite, and fluoride work? Do we want them in our toothpaste?

Chrissy Harlow, BSDH, RDH

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The skinny on fat-soluble vitamins and their relationship to oral health

Breezy Briana Bonney, MS, BSDH, RDH

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Is it perioral dermatitis or something else?

Michele White, DDS

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Infection Control

Staying ahead of respiratory illness season: Best practices for health-care workers

Renee Russell, BHS, RDH, CDIPC,

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Pediatric cancer care and the dental professional

Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH

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Continuing Education

6 differences between a certificate program and a certification

Jamie Dooley, BIS, RDH, CLC

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Bulging, bulbous, and boggy gingiva: A sign of more than just periodontal issues?

Sherri Lukes, MS, RDH, FAADH