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Cephalic Tetanus and Tetanus of Dental Origin: An Overview and Case Studies
I became acutely aware of the controversy regarding dental professionals inquiring about patients' vaccination status during the pandemic. Though some dental professionals thought that...
Case Study: Dental Hygiene Student Bases Patient Education on Medical History
Many patients who come into the dental clinic are on various medications, and it is rare and surprising when a patient over the age...
Case Study: Xylitol’s Role in the 4Ds of Smoking Cessation
Xylitol has resurfaced in recent years as a natural sugar (derived from birch bark, corn cob, raspberries, and even strawberries) that inhibits bacterial repopulation...
6 Case Studies Looking at the Oral Manifestations of Long COVID
Editor’s Note: As new research emerges, information about COVID-19 can change. We have made every attempt to ensure this article is up to date...
Case Study: Dental Hygiene Patient’s “Extra” Thyroid Medication Raises Flag
An elderly female patient recently presented with hypothyroidism. Her health history documented that she was taking Synthroid. While verbally reviewing and updating her health...
Case Study: Patient Finally Heeds RDH’s Alert Over Lesion
Last spring, I treated a patient who I have seen routinely every six months for the past 11 years. Rob is a 75-year-old Caucasian...
Say “Yes” to the Treatment: Building Confidence in Restorative Case Acceptance
Truth be told, I had another version of this article with “how-tos,” “what-to-dos,” and pieces of advice from my experience thus far; I thought...
Dental Hygiene Instruments: Expanded Setup for Periodontal Cases
A dentist wouldn’t place an implant using a composite kit. Why do so many hygienists settle for an augmented prophy setup when performing an...
Hygiene Careers: A Case for Stressing the Importance of Office Culture
Job opportunities are on every corner for dental hygienists. If you are on LinkedIn or have a resume on Indeed or other niche sites,...
Case Acceptance: Guiding Dental Patients through Treatment Planning via Imaging
One of the most effective ways to gain case acceptance in the dental practice is through “co-planning” each dental patient’s treatment. Co-planning is essentially...
How the Pandemic Strengthens the Case for Teledentistry and Dental Hygienists
Since the shut down over COVID-19, the dental world as we know it has changed, and teledentistry has become an industry buzz word. Although...
Dental Botox Case Study: Long-term Relief for TMJ Patient Continues
A year ago, I began the Botox journey with my ridiculously overachieving masseters! Unwilling to wear a nightguard and clenching by day as well...
Noma (Cancrum Oris): A Case of a Third World Disease in a First World...
People who live in developed countries often lack knowledge of some of the serious dental and health issues that persistently trouble residents in developing...
Air Polishing Dangers: Case Study of an Injured Dental Patient
A friend recently reached out to me and other dental professionals on Facebook to ask for help regarding a soft tissue injury sustained while...
ADHA Adopts Ten New and Updated Policies Affecting Scope of Practice, Education and Licensure
Policies adopted to date in FY 2025–2026 advance scope of practice, accreditation standards, clinical assessment, workforce well-being and disability inclusion.
CHICAGO, Feb. 4, 2026 — The...
More Than Plaque Scores: Redefining Success in Dental Hygiene Education
In the clinic, it is easy to reduce dental hygiene student performance to numbers. Plaque scores, probing depths, and calculus detection checkoffs become the...
Dental Hygienist and Military Spouse: The Experience, Challenges, and Rewards
One of my favorite parts of attending conferences is having the opportunity to meet fellow hygienists across the country. Taking a last-minute course one...
Scoping Review Examines Bridging the Gap between Oral Health and Dietary Guidelines
Oral health is often overlooked when considering overall well-being and health policy decisions. Poor oral health has been coined as a "silent epidemic" that...
Consensus Report Evaluates Periodontal-Systemic Associations and Integrated Management Roles for Family Doctors
Periodontitis is a significant global public health concern and the most common non-communicable disease (NCD), with its severe form affecting 1.1 billion people worldwide....
Caring Beyond the Dental Chair: Oral Health and Alzheimer’s
Editor's Note: This article was written by a hygienist who lives and is licensed in Canada. Some terms used may differ from those commonly...
