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    Whitney Foster, RDH
    April 30, 2025
    Bridging the gap between dentists and dental hygienists through stronger interprofessional collaboration could be the key to improving patient outcomes and advancing comprehensive...
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    The influence of salivary proteins
    Saliva is more than a digestive fluid—it’s the secret sauce for oral and systemic health.
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    Here's how AI is revolutionizing periodontal disease diagnosis, offering faster, more accurate detection and personalized treatment plans to improve patient care.
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    People who want to take steps toward staying healthy, including their oral health, need to remember the value of vitamin C. You can remind them about this handy and healthy option...
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    The differences in dentistry and dental hygiene have led to some deep divides through the years. What can hygienists do about this?

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    April 18, 2025
    Due to the aging population, dental hygienists will be treating more people who take multiple medications. It's important to know how they all interact with recommended treatment...
    Dental hygienists must carefully approach dental assistants regarding ultrasonics
    Amber Auger, MPH, RDH
    April 18, 2025
    This dental hygienist feels it's disrespectful the way the assistants don't bundle instruments for the ultrasonic. How to approach this problem in a fair manner?
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    Career opportunities will open if you pursue a bachelor's degree or beyond in dental hygiene, giving you many more choices for improving people's oral health.
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    Beyond oral squamous cell carcinoma: A spectrum of oral cavity malignancies
    This article surveys several malignancies that can occur in the oral cavity—from salivary gland tumors to sarcomas—to highlight their presentations, pathology, and management....
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    Can periodontal disease be classified as a comorbidity?
    Lara James, NTM, RDH
    April 15, 2025
    Lara James, NTM, RDH, advocates for periodontal disease being classified as a comorbidity. Here’s why.
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    The Philips/RDH Heart to Hands Award is presented to three outstanding hygienists who love their profession. Let’s meet the 2025 recipients.
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    The basics of dental unit waterlines and testing
    Do you have questions about dental unit waterlines? The only way to know if your water is safe is to test it. Here’s how.
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    How dental hygienists can confidently treat special needs patients
    Brooke Crouch, RDH
    April 14, 2025
    Brooke Crouch, RDH, speaks with experts about how they go about treatment for their special needs patients in an effort to provide the very best oral health care possible.
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    When it comes to disclosing solution, some love it, some are happy to have left it in hygiene school. Bethany Montoya highlights reasons you might want to add it to your arsenal...
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    The US Surgeon General has raised concerns about the growing mental health crisis among teenagers. Dental professionals should monitor and educate adolescent patients on maintaining...