Volume 43, Issue 9 (October 2023)

Medicine fully embraces controlling sources of systemic inflammation as an important strategy for reducing disease risk. But Dr. Tim Donley says dental professionals are inadequately...

Dental unit waterline maintenance can be complex and time-consuming. The Sterisil SMART system simplifies the process into two easy steps, giving you more time to focus on your...

This review of oral white lesions and their identifying factors can be a guide for dental hygienists to determine whether referral to a specialist is necessary.

When treating periodontally involved patients, we need to think comprehensively about the root cause of their disease. They could be battling red-complex bacteria that increase...

Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH, looks at the geriatric population and suggests ways dental professionals can support their physical and emotional well-being.

To help others, you must first help yourself. These eight pillars of wellness will guide you on your self-care journey.

Learning about your patients with Down syndrome will enable you to provide them with more personal care. You'll make them more comfortable, which will lead to better dental care...

Going into its fifth year, the popular RDH Community Connections program will expand to include how hygienists make a difference in their communities.

Dental hygienists know the importance of good oral health for expectant mothers. But the truth is, our role in helping grow healthy babies starts well before pregnancy. Biological...