New Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) for Acute Dental Pain Management for Adolescents

July 23, 2024—Two new Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) offer insight for managing acute dental pain from extraction or a toothache in pediatric patients and adolescents, adults and older adults.

Dental Hygienists’ Readiness and Knowledge of Dental AI

May 17, 2024—A recently released study offers insights from nearly 600 dental hygienists on their AI knowledge, experience and attitudes, and how AI can be used in clinical practice.

Weight Management Intervention in Oral Health Settings

May 14, 2024—While weight management interventions in dental practice settings are infrequent, a study shows that the public may welcome such discussions.

Redefining Normal Body Temperature

April 24, 2024—A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that our standard body temperature may be changing. What we are accustomed to thinking of “normal”, 98.6°F, may not be so normal anymore.

1099 vs. W-2: Understanding Employee Misclassifications

March 27, 2024—Understand key differences of 1099 vs W-2 employee classification as relates to dental hygiene, plus the risks of misclassification and what to do if you've been misclassified.

Caries Prevention And Managing Caries Risk For Our Youngest Patients

February 8, 2024—Some dental hygienists may think all fluoride is made the same, but that's not the case! Read on for some guidance in selecting the correct fluoride type for your young patients.