Volume 41, Issue 5 (May 2021)

Even young dental professionals are shocked to see how quickly a poorly designed workspace destroys their bodies. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Infection control is still on everyone's mind. Michelle Strange sheds light on a step often missed.

The pandemic and scientific advances in oral health have left hygienists with more to do than ever. Seasoned clinician Amanda Hill, RDH, shares three ways she made her days easier...

It's for their love of the dental hygiene profession that many hygienists have found new, or expanded upon existing, passions during the last year. The profession is better for...

The role of dental hygienists in achieving a state of oral health has always been essential, and we must take a step forward in accepting our role as a frontline life-saving health...

Hand health is paramount to staying active in dental hygiene. But that isn't always easy. Here are some common problems and how to combat them.

Melanoma is a deadly skin cancer. Dental hygienists are in the perfect position to help prevent tragedies such as the loss of Daniel Fine.

The Philips/RDH Heart to Hands Award is presented to three outstanding hygienists who love their profession. Let's meet the 2021 winners.

Infection control in dentistry is a topic with a lot of angles and layers. Melissa Van Witzenburg takes a look at its past, present during COVID-19, and future.