Volume 46, Issue 3 (April/May 2026)

The scientific and pedagogical sophistication of dental hygiene education has surpassed that of dental education in areas of prevention, instrumentation, and patient-centered ...

Mental health and oral health are closely connected, yet this link is often overlooked in dental care. Discover how conditions like anxiety, depression, and chronic stress influence...

Andreina Sucre, MSc, CRDH, explores the emotional and clinical weight of missed oral pathology, the lesions we most often misread, and how to build the kind of resilience that...

A hygienist shares her daughter’s unexpected type 1 diabetes diagnosis and what dental professionals need to know about managing patients with T1DM. Learn the key medical and ...

Root resorption is a rare but serious dental condition that can silently damage permanent teeth. Learn how to recognize the different types, key symptoms, and how advanced imaging...

This review summarizes available evidence describing how dental hygienists can contribute to the recognition and referral of patients with suspected sleep apnea and supports expanding...

Piezo and magnetostrictive ultrasonics work differently, and proper technique makes all the difference. Understanding tip adaptation, power limits, and insert selection helps ...