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A new approach to community outreach focuses on what patients want

Joseph Mathews has practiced dental hygiene in Kuwait, the Arctic Circle, Labrador, and Illinois.

In the battle against caries and periodontal disease, hygienists are on the front lines, delivering outstanding care and educating patients about optimal oral health.

We know all too well of stories concerning products from China, shipped into the United States, and later found to be tainted with lead.

When I turned 65, all I was looking for was my Medicare card to be in the mail. How exciting!

The rapidly evolving role of the dental hygienist requires that we not only treat periodontal disease but also identify risks for the progression of disease ...

When you grow up in George Jones country, you learn to tap your feet, get into the beat, and sometimes feel inspired to share an inner thought.

Dental plaque is structurally and functionally highly organized biofilm. A diseased periodontal pocket can consist of millions of bacteria depending upon its depth.

When the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard was first enacted in 1991, several studies were conducted ...

The dental practitioner has a responsibility to examine and assess the oral tissue status of all patients.

Strong personalities are rarely appreciated during their lifetimes.

One of the most important roles of dental hygienists is to communicate. As dental hygienists, we must communicate our knowledge and skills to others ...

During the holiday season, most of us shift our attention to caring for others.

I work in an office where the doctor puts pressure on all employees to sell products and meet production goals.

The stress of surviving Atlanta's traffic on weekday mornings is probably similar to the stress that certain RDHs feel in some profit-driven hygiene departments.

Dental and dental hygiene visits are anxiety-inducing experiences for patients. This heightened anxiety can increase the risk of medical emergencies during dental treatment.

I love the song "A Change Would Do You Good." It has helped me stop and evaluate what I'm doing and to think of changes that will "do me good." Simple changes really can do us good.

The glass-half-full enthusiasts do have a point. What's not to like about dentistry as we approach the 100th anniversary of G.V. Black's death?

ConFirm Monitoring's Digital SoftX Foam Sensor Loops feature an adjustable loop design that cinch tightly for accurate, comfortable digital images ...