Acupuncture for Chronic Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer

May 13, 2024—Acupuncture may be a promising way to positively impact radiation-induced xerostomia in patients with head and neck cancer.

The Case for Patient HPV Discussion & Vaccination

May 12, 2024—The prevalence of HPV led to a study on identifying candidates for dialogue and vaccination intervention with surprising results.

Redefining Normal Body Temperature

April 24, 2024—Our standard body temperature may be changing. 98.6°F may not be so "normal" anymore.

New Guidelines for Adult and Juvenile Onset Sjögren Disease

April 16, 2024—New guidelines from British Society for Rheumatology include disease management framework for health professionals.

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1099 vs. W-2: Understanding Employee Misclassifications

March 27, 2024—1099 vs W-2 employee classification has key differences in dental hygiene. Here's what to do if you've been misclassified.

Best Practice Approach: Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management

March 21, 2024—Preventing childhood cavities through healthcare access, education, and community programs.

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Caries Prevention And Managing Caries Risk For Our Youngest Patients

February 8, 2024—Not all fluoride is the same! Here's guidance for selecting the correct fluoride type for your young patients.

Dentist & Family Doctors Collaboration on Periodontal and Systemic Diseases

February 2, 2024—A consensus report of the Joint Workshop by the EFP and WONCA Europe.

Screening & Preventive Oral Health Interventions in Adults, Children and Adolescents: USPSTF Recommendations

December 20, 2023—The USPSTF evaluated outcomes of screenings and prevention interventions via clinical assessments.

FDI Position on Limiting Free Sugars

December 4, 2023—The FDI World Dental Federation notes untreated caries as a worldwide oral health concern with 2.5 billion cases affecting teeth.

Serving the Miccosukee Tribe as Their RDH

November 20, 2023—I grew up only 40 miles from the Miccosukee Tribal lands in the Everglades. Then I served them for 10 years.

Evidence-Based Self-Care Recommendations Matter

November 8, 2023—The IFDH's surprising survey findings on whether dental hygienists’ preventive self-care recommendations are evidence based.