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Videos

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Heather Wong, MSDH, RDH, professional relations manager at TePe, joins Pamela Maragliano, DMD, chief editor of Dental Economics, to talk about two new innovations from TePe.
Sept. 29, 2026
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Dana, RDH and certified iTero clinical trainer, explains what you need to know if you’re new to the Align Oral Health Suite and Near-Infrared Technology, or NIRI. Learn how to...
Sept. 22, 2026
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Dana, RDH and certified iTero clinical trainer, explains what you need to know if you’re new to the Align Oral Health Suite and the Occlusogram tool. Here’s a quick step-by-step...
Sept. 22, 2026
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Dana, RDH and certified iTero clinical trainer, explains what you need to know if you’re new to the Align Oral Health Suite and the latest Gumlines tool. Here’s a quick tour of...
Sept. 22, 2026

Patient Care

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Eating disorders can have serious oral health consequences, including enamel erosion, demineralization, and caries. Dental professionals can support patients with compassionate...
Oct. 26, 2026
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Periodontitis may influence more than oral health, with inflammation potentially affecting iron metabolism, hepcidin levels, and red blood cell production. Understanding this ...
Oct. 19, 2026
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What clinicians and hygienists experience throughout the workday can affect their hormones—but eating the right foods and listening to bodily cues can make all the difference....
Oct. 9, 2026
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Sometimes dental records are the only way to identify victims of tragedy. This RDH reflects on how a forensic dentist made her rethink the importance of this discipline in the...
Oct. 8, 2026

Ergonomics

Hand fatigue isn't always caused by dull instruments. Grip force, handle design, and ergonomics all influence muscle strain during scaling. Find out how reducing unnecessary gripping...
Aug. 14, 2026
A Tale of Two Hygienists
Emily Boge joins Jessica Atkinson and David Torres for a frank conversation about hand instrumentation, ultrasonics, assessment, calibration, and why “thorough” should never mean...
June 10, 2026
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Early orthodontic problems are hiding in plain sight, and dental hygienists hold the key. Learn how to spot the signs, counsel families with confidence, and become the bridge ...
May 1, 2026
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Sensory processing differences affect how patients experience the dental environment. Learn how small adjustments in communication, environment, and pacing can improve comfort...
April 8, 2026

Infection Control

Proper dental instrument cleaning is essential for effective sterilization and infection control. Compare manual and automated cleaning methods, review key safety practices, and...
Oct. 5, 2026
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A veteran hygienist's case study of severe early childhood caries shows how gaps in parent education perpetuate preventable disease, and why prevention deserves the same urgency...
Sept. 1, 2026
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This article explores how glove retrieval methods, dispenser placement, and emerging packaging designs may help strengthen operatory asepsis as practices refine their infection...
June 10, 2026
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Learn how rapid room turnover impacts infection control, highlighting key areas such as item reuse, sterilization protocols, and waterline testing to prevent cross-contamination...
Jan. 28, 2026

Pathology

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A hygienist and parent shares her son's palatal expansion journey, from resolving crossbite and snoring to protecting enamel with accessible home care, including full-mouth brushing...
Oct. 1, 2026
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The standard of care for dental hygiene should be the foundation—not the ceiling. Evidence-based practice, lifelong learning, and clinical curiosity can help hygienists elevate...
Sept. 16, 2026
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Dental hygienists are uniquely positioned to identify suspicious skin changes during routine head and neck exams. Improve patient care by recognizing high-risk areas, supporting...
Sept. 11, 2026
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Disasters test more than infrastructure—they test clinical judgment. This article explores the portable clinical competencies that help dental hygienists recognize disease, support...
Aug. 27, 2026

Career & Profession

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This article argues that the educational advances within dental hygiene demonstrate readiness for professional self-regulation and autonomy. Aligning policy and licensure frameworks...
Oct. 26, 2026
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Through personal experiences, the author emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, community, and continuous education in shaping a fulfilling career in dental hygiene.
Oct. 26, 2026
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The hidden curriculum of dentistry can shape clinical culture, influence ethical decision-making, and contribute to moral distress and burnout. Learn how reflection, mentorship...
Oct. 26, 2026
Ethical dental hygiene goes beyond professional codes. Explore how self-awareness, personal values, reflection, and mentorship shape ethical decision-making and patient-centered...
Oct. 19, 2026

Learning Resources

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Download this e-book with exclusive content to help ensure your dental team is following the latest in IC best practices.
Dec. 20, 2024
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Download this exclusive e-book for a deep dive into the benefits of hydroxyapatite with DH expert Anne O. Rice.
Dec. 19, 2024
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Download this exclusive e-book with tips from experts on how to grow your career in dental hygiene.
Dec. 19, 2024
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A healthy mouth is fundamental to a healthy patient, and the oral microbiome is important for a healthy mouth. Effective at-home oral care plays a crucial role in taking control...
Nov. 29, 2022