As the economy has been a challenge the past few years, hygienists have experienced unemployment or underemployment.

I grew up showing dogs in 4-H. When I was a young teen, I told my veterinarian of many years that I wanted to become a vet when I grew up.

Recently my husband ordered a product called Oralive from an online company, ascendedhealth.com. Some of you reading this know ...

Sometimes we take our health for granted. I’m spending the day in the surgery waiting room of Gwinnett Medical Center ...

This story is about love, responsibility, and near tragedy.

Ethics is a difficult concept to define because it is viewed very differently depending on the particular dilemma.

Looking at your daily schedule is a good way to prepare yourself for the various procedures in your day.

Over the past year, we have noticed a steady decline in business. There are holes in both the hygiene and doctor schedules daily ...

The patient is 49-year-old Lewis who has entered your practice today for a routine visit. He is being treated for hypertension ...

Is the world getting smaller? Maybe it’s that we feel more connected to other hygienists because of social media and other digital outlets.

I am often asked how I ended up having such a diverse dental hygiene career. I have worked in full-time private practice, academics ...

The use of instrument cassettes has changed the face of instrument management in many dental practices and other dental facilities.

One lament I hear frequently from hygienists regards the wait for patient exams. I am fortunate, since my doctor totally prioritizes ...

In my life, there are some things I can depend on. As soon as I sit on the couch and say, “Ah,” someone will call.

The dental hygienist interviewed in this month’s column is directly responsible for the high school dental clinic that I wrote about last month.

It is well-established that having diabetes (type 1 or 2) increases the risk for periodontal disease.

Celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month in February or National Dental Hygiene Month in October are both wonderful opportunities ...