Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory form of arthritis affecting 1.3 million individuals in the United States. RA symptoms are due to an overactive autoimmune response that leads to joint damage and, subsequently, …

With the ball drop at midnight and the off-key vocals of “Auld Lang Syne” bidding farewell to 2019, we enter a time of both reflection on what the previous year brought, as well …

Knowing the difference between ‘should’ and elevated patient care is key for hygienists. I won’t get into the details of it, but let’s just say that the inspiration for this article came from …

What should we expect-and hope for-for the dental hygiene profession down the road? As a dental-hygiene student, we spend countless hours curled up with our Darby and Wilkins textbooks. We learn about the …

As a child of the ‘80s, I’m a proud Flintstones kid! Every morning, mom would hand us a colored character from our vitamin jar, ensuring we were fueling our cells with nutrition and …

Learn how to overcome three common challenges dental hygienists face. With the Fourth of July just behind us, I hope we all enjoyed a much-deserved mid-week day off to enjoy some barbeque by …

How to drive patient recommendations forward. When I was in third grade, I became a junior Girl Scout. As a wildly driven scout who had just received her bright green sash, I was …

Humans aren’t the only ones suffering from dental disease. Dogs need proper dental care to prevent caries, periodontal disease, fractured teeth and more. The first time I laid eyes on him, I was …

Take some time this Valentine’s Day to rediscover your passion for your career. It’s February, and that means that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Reds and pinks are covering the grocery …

Check out these four ways hygienists can save a life in 2019 by utilizing their skills and passions. As the Christmas decorations come down and we begin to adjust to a new year, …