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Dental hygienists should be well trained in dental implant maintenance.

Implant Maintenance

Letter to the Editor regarding “Implant boom outpaces hygiene education and training”

Dental hygienists play a vital role in implant maintenance, yet many lack formal training. The AAP’s hygiene study clubs aim to close that gap.

Oct. 29, 2025

Dental professionals need to get a thorough medical history at every patient appointment.

The vital need for thorough health history reviews at every dental appointment

Oct. 22, 2025

Here are tips for removing burnished calculus, which can be very sneaky.

How to uncover and remove stubborn burnished calculus

Oct. 17, 2025

Dental hygiensits pride themselves in prevention.

In-office Preventive

The next frontier in prevention is regenerating enamel naturally

Oct. 16, 2025

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Decoding the language of clinical attachment: What every hygienist needs to know

Oct. 10, 2025

Silver Diamine Fluoride Placement INTERPROXIMAL

How and why to place silver diamine fluoride interproximally

Oct. 10, 2025

Hygienists can help protect dental implant longevity.

Implant Maintenance

Responsible restorative dentistry: Creating sustainable protocols for implants

Oct. 9, 2025

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RDH Quick Chat: Tongue brushing: Don't miss this critical third step!

Oct. 9, 2025

Dental hygienists should listen closely to what patients want. Better communication can increase case acceptance.

How patient discovery questions can transform your treatment presentations

Oct. 9, 2025

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