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How Hygienists Can Be the First Line of Defense Against Oral Cancer

Oral cancer awareness is something that, as hygienists, should always be at the forefront of our practice. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which...

Caviar Tongue: Are Dental Hygiene Patients Displaying Signs of “Aging?”

Caviar tongue is a condition recognized by purplish veins located on the ventral side of the tongue. Veins are normally visible underneath (ventrally) the...

4 Simple Tips for Newly Graduated Dental Hygienists

Disclosure: This article has been sponsored by Heartland Dental, but Heartland Dental had no input in the editorial process or writing of this article. Congratulations!...

Dental Radiology: New Recommendations for Patient Lead Shielding

Radiographs are an important aspect of providing comprehensive patient care in dentistry. Though many patients balk at the idea of getting radiographs, it’s imperative...

Dental Polishing and Cleansing Agents: A Quick Guide to Coronal Polishing Considerations

The concept of polishing was noted in Roman and Greek writing. It was not until Pierre Fauchard, the father of modern dentistry, associated polishing...

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