Volume 45, Issue 3 (April/May 2025)

The differences in dentistry and dental hygiene have led to some deep divides through the years. What can hygienists do about this?

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...

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.

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....

Lara James, NTM, RDH, advocates for periodontal disease being classified as a comorbidity. Here’s why.

The Philips/RDH Heart to Hands Award is presented to three outstanding hygienists who love their profession. Let’s meet the 2025 recipients.

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.

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.

Muscle mass is crucial for maintaining health and independence, particularly for dental hygienists who face a high risk of muscle loss and grip strength decline due to their static...

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...

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...