Step Up, Step Out, and Embrace Your Role as an Elite Healthcare Provider

October 16, 2024—Dental hygienists have the potential for a broader healthcare role that goes beyond the dental chair.

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The Case of DIY Diastema

October 7, 2024—Read the clues and uncover the diagnosis and treatment plan for a patient doing DIY orthodontia on a diastema post-retainer loss.

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The Case of Curious Cancer Complications

October 1, 2024—Read the clues and uncover the diagnosis and treatment plan for a patient with oral complications post-chemo.

5 Vaccinations Adults Need Beyond COVID and Flu

August 28, 2024—Review and recommend these adult vaccination updates during routine dental visits.

The PerioGene North Study Uncovers Serum Proteins Related to Periodontitis

August 12, 2024—There are unique blood protein patterns that help diagnose periodontitis accurately.

Patient education on periodontitis link to other diseases

July 25, 2024—Better patient education is needed on the link between periodontitis and other chronic diseases.

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

July 23, 2024—New insights for managing acute dental pain in pediatric patients and adolescents.

Interventions to Prevent Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: RDHs’ Impact

July 2, 2024—Dental hygienists have an opportunity to impact patients of advanced age with intervention assessments.

Local Anesthetic Risks for Marijuana Users

June 28, 2024—Implications of marijuana use when anesthetics containing epinephrine are required.

Behavioral Interventions Benefit Children and Adolescents with High BMI

June 18, 2024—Children and adolescents with a high BMI may benefit from behavioral interventions for weight management.

PrEP to Prevent Acquisition of HIV

June 14, 2024—USPSTF recommends clinicians discuss HIV prevention and PrEP with individuals at risk.

Patients’ Attitude Towards Nutritional Counseling in the Dental Setting

June 12, 2024—A study reveals a nutritionist on the dental team could address critical oral and overall health issues.