You likely think about cavities and gum health when you go to a dental appointment, but the professionals who look inside your mouth can detect a lot more than that. “You can tell a lot about ...

Becoming an oral hygienist is a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to promote oral health and work in a professional healthcare environment. Oral hygienists play a key role in preventing and ...

Choosing the right toothbrush might seem simple, but when it comes to keeping your smile healthy, the decision between electric and manual can actually make a big difference. Amy Cooper, RDH, a dental ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A national shortage of dental hygienists has caused up to 10 month long wait times for appointments at one local dental office. Southern Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry has ...

Dental assistants and hygienists switching careers is a growing trend across the country, and it's resulting in a national shortage. According to the American Dental Association, of the dentists who ...

Marshall Jones Jr. started at UTHSC in Memphis as a campus police officer in 2020. Now, he'll graduate soon with a dental ...

Q. I am a dental hygienist. Some of my patients report drinking apple cider vinegar with honey to ease joint pain. This is bad for the teeth. The sugar in honey speeds the formation of dental plaque ...