Amid a nationwide dental hygienist shortage, nearly 40% of practices are struggling to fill positions. How can we improve patient care through dentist-hygienist communication?...
This dental hygienist found that her passion is sharing her joy in the profession. She's helped thousands of student learn dental hygiene more easily with her methods.
Dental HCWs can play a pivotal role in reporting suspected human trafficking. It's more prevalent than you may think. But it's important to gain a patient's trust before reporting...
This hygienist shares her year-long personal journey with osteoporosis and what she learned about the importance of key hormones and their effects on bone health.
The root cause of your patient’s mysterious jaw pain could lie in their medicine cabinet. Several common medications are associated with bruxism. Being aware of these can help...
By innately controlling harmful bacteria, bacteriocins could be crucial in preventing and managing periodontal diseases without fostering resistance. Learn more about this creative...
White coat hypertension at the dentist’s office is a serious condition that requires further monitoring and evaluation to ensure heart health. Dental hygienists can mitigate risk...
This hygienist debunks four myths she learned in dental hygiene school and heard over the years about implant maintenance and offers some practical tips to provide the best implant...
The future of periodontal care lies in desiccation therapy, a technique that targets hard-to-reach bacteria and boosts the effectiveness of nonsurgical treatments.
Dental hygienists must be equipped to respond to an anticipated rise in caries rates. If you're out of practice working with sealants, now is the time to retrain. Here are 10 ...
