Today's RDH

It is a common belief that human anatomy has been well-investigated and is fully understood. However, head and neck anatomy has been updated frequently, including as recently as 2024.1 Further, divergent viewpoints exist between general medical and dental contexts regarding...

Evidence suggests that chronic infectious diseases, including periodontitis and gingivitis, can lead to atherosclerosis, which is a risk factor for stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD). The mechanism proposed for the association is through direct invasion as microorganisms from...

Dental caries is the most prevalent noncommunicable disease worldwide. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research estimates that 50% of United States children aged 6 to 8 years have experienced dental caries, with rates surging to over 70%...