As the global population ages, a recent study emphasizes the connection between oral health and overall well-being in older adults. Dental hygienists are essential in promoting integrated care to improve the quality of life for aging…

With rising concerns about climate change, dental practices can contribute to sustainability through small, effective actions. From reducing transportation emissions to minimizing single-use plastics, these strategies help make dental care…

Despite offering supplemental dental benefits, Medicare Advantage plans are leaving lower-income seniors struggling with high out-of-pocket costs for essential dental, vision, and hearing services. New research reveals that even top-rated…

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has introduced interim policies on scaling procedures and airway health screenings, pushing for advanced education and expanded roles for dental hygienists. These policies, set for official…

Salivary gland damage may soon see a more effective treatment. Researchers aim to regenerate damaged glands using stem cell research and advanced biomedicine.

University of Nebraska dental hygiene students gain hands-on experience treating patients with complex needs in an operating room setting with the hopes of improving the next generation of clinicians’ ability to effectively care for…

The economics of dental care and the push for routine treatments raise concerns about overdiagnosis. Yet, with periodontal disease and caries widespread in the United States, is the real issue too much care or not enough?

Licensure compacts can significantly expand your career options, allowing you to practice across state lines with ease. Learn how these compacts impact your mobility and ensure smoother transitions in the evolving world of oral healthcare.

Starting January 1, 2025, new legislation will expand the duties of dental assistants in California. While aimed at modernizing dental practices, dental hygienists express concern over the impact of these changes on patient care.

UTHealth Houston researchers have received an $8.1 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to explore how skeletal stem cells contribute to craniofacial bone diseases and deformities.