Dental infection control expert Noel Kelsch, MS, RDHAP, shares a case study showing how the basics of waterline maintenance can get dental practices back on track to compliance...

Have you ever encountered a situation in the dental workplace that made you feel uncomfortable about what you were asked to do? Jessica Raymond-Allbritten, BASDH, CRDH, provides...

There are some common occurrences that may lead to dental hygienists falling behind during the workday. Dianne Glasscoe Watterson discusses some remedies that many hygienists ...

Nancy W. Burkhart, EdD, BSDH, AFAAOM, discusses the oral pathology of the central giant cell granuloma (CGCG), also known by names such as giant cell lesion, giant cell granuloma...

Here are exercises for dental hygienists to nix their neck pain and improve neck health.

Too often a war of opinions between hygienists and assistants breaks out in dental offices, which can result in a miserable or even hostile work environment for the entire staff...

Julie Whiteley, BS, RDH, shares some communication strategies dental hygienists can use to manage dental office conflict more effectively.

“What does my insurance pay?” This question from patients can trigger loathing and discomfort. Many hygienists may react defensively and believe that a patient is implying he ...

South Dakota is one of a growing number of states that allow dental hygienists to practice more freely and promote direct access to care in nontraditional settings. This helps...

Anne Guignon, RDH, discusses what prompted an insurance company to expand its dental benefits.