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The struggle to escape from the grip of dentists' oversight is real.

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Lessons from the past: How dentistry’s treatment of lab techs mirrors today’s attacks on hygienists

Organized dentistry’s history of undermining credentialed professions reveals systemic failures, hidden risks, and patient harm—raising urgent questions about oversight, accountability...

Oct. 23, 2025

Dental professionals need to get a thorough medical history at every patient appointment.

The vital need for thorough health history reviews at every dental appointment

Oct. 22, 2025

The dental hygiene profession has evolved for the better during the last several years.

Celebrating dental hygiene’s evolution and how we shape the future of care

Oct. 21, 2025

Here are tips for removing burnished calculus, which can be very sneaky.

How to uncover and remove stubborn burnished calculus

Oct. 17, 2025

Dental hygiensits pride themselves in prevention.

In-office Preventive

The next frontier in prevention is regenerating enamel naturally

Oct. 16, 2025

Dental hygienists and their allies are invited to join the OHAP protest on October 25.

Dental hygienists plan October 25 rally in Washington, DC, to protect educational standards

Oct. 14, 2025

probing a dental gum

Decoding the language of clinical attachment: What every hygienist needs to know

Oct. 10, 2025

air polishing teeth

Definitive guide to new research-based powders for air polishing

Oct. 7, 2025

Crystal structure of human collagenase-3 (MMP-13)

Collagenase as a molecular link between oral and systemic disease

Oct. 6, 2025

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