Dental Hygienists Should Be Essential Primary Care Providers, Says ADHA
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is pleased that Health Affairs recognizes the enormous impact oral health has on the overall public health system in … more
Dental Hygiene
Less than Half of Older Americans with Dental Insurance Visit the Dentist
Only 12 percent of older Americans have some form of dental insurance and fewer than half visited a dentist in the previous year, suggests new … more
Smart Toothbrush Films While Brushing to Review Oral Hygiene
The Internet-of-Things is everywhere. Even in your toothbrush. Chicago startup Onvi has created what it calls the world’s first video toothbrush, named Prophix, which uses a video … more
Dyson Creating Toothbrush with Water Jets to Improve Dental Hygiene
After revolutionising the design of vacuum cleaners, hair-dryers and standing fans, Dyson could now be looking to conquer the dental hygiene market. The British tech … more
PANDAS: A Story of Molecular Mimicry
Background PANDAS is an acronym for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections. This is a condition that affects a small group of children … more
Get Fit, Get Smarter!
Your three-pound brain is the CEO of your whole body’s operation. It’s the playmaker, manager and overseer. It keeps 2000 gallons of blood surging through … more
Compliance Begins When Patients Walk in the Door
The first touch-point for patients is the reception area and it is critical to make a positive and lasting impression. Patients expect a dental office … more
Diagnosing Bulimia
In the September 2016 issue of this journal, I shared information about how the dental professional can help patients with their general and oral health … more
Managing Sleep Apnea for the Pediatric Patient
Have you ever experienced listening to a grandparent, a parent or a spouse snoring so loud you couldn’t sleep? No matter how hard you tried … more
Crystal-Balling the Future of Oral Health
Sometimes it takes a village, sometimes a marriage of powerful forces to produce something meaningful and that is the case with the recently-released custom collaboration … more
Dental Hygienists Support Children’s Rights to Oral Health Care
On November 20, dental hygienists will celebrate Universal Children’s Day, reminding us all of the importance of protecting and promoting children’s rights, including the right … more
Dental Hygienists Help and Show Support for World Diabetes Day
On November 14, Canadian dental hygienists will join more than 1 billion people worldwide in marking World Diabetes Day. As primary health care providers, dental … more