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Patient Education

‘Tis the season! The impact of bubbly (champagne and prosecco) on oral health

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

No doubt you and your patients will be enjoying some bubbly this week! Let your patients know what's happening in their mouths when they imbibe.

What ingredients are in your toothpaste?

How do xylitol, hydroxyapatite, and fluoride work? Do we want them in our toothpaste?

Chrissy Harlow, BSDH, RDH

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The skinny on fat-soluble vitamins and their relationship to oral health

Breezy Briana Bonney, MS, BSDH, RDH

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Is it perioral dermatitis or something else?

Michele White, DDS

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Infection Control

Staying ahead of respiratory illness season: Best practices for health-care workers

Renee Russell, BHS, RDH, CDIPC,

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Pediatric cancer care and the dental professional

Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH

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Continuing Education

6 differences between a certificate program and a certification

Jamie Dooley, BIS, RDH, CLC

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Bulging, bulbous, and boggy gingiva: A sign of more than just periodontal issues?

Sherri Lukes, MS, RDH, FAADH

There are ways to maintain that 'just got my teeth cleaned' feeling.

10 tips to bust biofilm

Barbara Tritz, MSB, BSDATE, BRDH

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Instruments/Handpieces

Risks and biohazards associated with dental instrument retipping: A review

Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA, CDIPC

Is rapamycin the next big breakthrough in periodontitis and oral cancer treatment?

Is rapamycin the next big breakthrough in periodontitis and oral cancer treatment?

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

CoQ10 has garnered increasing attention for its benefits in oral health.

The antioxidant advantage: CoQ10’s role in fighting gum disease

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

The results of the anti-fluoride court case are in and moving forward.

The fluoride controversy continues: Update on the latest court case

Barbara Tritz, MSB, BSDATE, BRDH

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Bananas versus dental radiographs: Which has more radiation?

Lauren Godshall, RDH

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Alternative Practice

Illinois correctional facilities: More dental hygienists needed, and other barriers to care

Rachel Gatewood

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Career & Profession

State of the Dental Industry Survey for 2025

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A peri-implantitis patient will end up in your chair. Don’t panic, prepare!

Linda Rhoades, BS, RDH

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National Dental Hygiene Month celebrates hygienists' investigative skills

Erin Haley-Hitz, MS, BSDH, RDH, FADHA, MAADH

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Recipients of the 2024 Sunstar/RDH Award of Distinction announced

Kirsten Brancheau, BA, RDH

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Sugar alcohols, natural sweeteners, and oral health: Part 2

Katie L. Pondolfino, BSDH, RDH, MAAL