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Are D1110/D1120 the proper CDT procedure codes for oral preventive assistants/ scaling assistants?

Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDH

How do practices ethically and accurately code supragingival scaling by dental assistants, and avoid misrepresenting care and risking insurance fraud? Find out from coding expert...

The role of dental hygienists has undergone a noticeable transformation during recent years

Career & Profession

The shifting role of dental hygienists: Are we moving from leadership to limitation?

Jacqueline Thompson, BSDH, RDH

The Oral health awareness project will keep dental patients safe and dental hygiene standards high

A dangerous shortcut: The push for nonaccredited paths to dental hygiene

Lisandra Maisonet, BS, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA

eggshells can be valuable in dentistry as hydroxyapatite

Career & Profession

Eggshells in dentistry? The potential of eggshell hydroxyapatite

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

Systemic and oral implications of long COVID

Systemic and oral implications of long COVID

Lindsey Basug, BSDH(c)

dental hygienists want to break the chains and become autonomous for many reasons

Alternative Practice

A century of subordination: The historical barriers to dental hygienists' autonomy

Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA

The basics of dental unit waterlines

The basics of dental unit waterlines: Part 2

Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC

Pseudomonas aeruginosa and dental implant longevity

Emerging threat: Pseudomonas aeruginosa and dental implant longevity: Part 1

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

dental pros are positioned to see signs of substance abuse early in patients

Substance abuse and oral health: Recognizing the signs behind the smile

Barbara Madej, RPh

tips for handling ADHD as a working dental hygienist

Productivity with ADHD: 3 tips to help dental clinicians manage their ADHD

Nicole Garlington-Doughty, RDH

Karen Davis and Pam Maragliano

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Karen Davis, BSDH and Dr. Pam Maragliano discuss Philips Oral Healthcare portfolio at CDA 2025

Karen Davis, BSDH, RDH

Dental hygienists are trained to do much more than they're allowed to do in dental practice.

Career & Profession

The discrimination dental hygienists face when expanding their scope in dentistry

Tabitha Acert, BOH, GradCertPH, AdvHyg (MStud)

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What’s in your dental unit waterline? DUWL safety recommendations

Rochelle S. Thompson, BSDH, RDH

Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are a central focus in the study of periodontal disease due to their presence on key gram-negative pathogens.

LPS: Understanding the powerful immunomodulator in gram-negative bacteria

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

How to avoid injury from chicken wing in dental hygiene practice

Instruments/Handpieces

How to reduce the chicken wing (arm abduction) in dental hygiene practice

Stephanie Botts, BSDH, RDH, CEAS

Tips for Working Around a Lingual Permanent Retainer

4 tips for working around a permanent retainer

Melia Lewis, MEd, RDH

Wiping valve surfaces between patients not address concerns about corrosion or contamination inside the valve.

Wipe out! It's time to employ single-use devices in dentistry

Kelly Donovan, EdD, RDH

Dental hygienists must carefully approach dental assistants regarding ultrasonics

Hygiene Mentor: How to carefully approach dental assistants about ultrasonic problem

Amber Auger, MPH, RDH

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Erosive lichen planus vs. erythematous candidiasis: How to spot the difference

Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH

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Instruments/Handpieces

4 tips for effective use of the 11/12 explorer

Melia Lewis, MEd, RDH