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Researchers Investigate the Associations of Dental Disease, Oral Hygiene Care, and Dementia Risk

Dementia impacts around 50 million individuals globally and is projected to double every two decades, making it a significant public health concern. Although dementia's...

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...

Life as a Lefty: Perspective From a Left-Handed Hygienist

My older sister is the original hygienist out of the two of us. She convinced me to be a hygienist, walked me through all...

Kiss and Tell: Variations of Normal and Pathology of the Lips

Dental hygienists who perform comprehensive intraoral and extraoral exams recognize the importance of healthy labial mucosa. Dental patients may present with pathology or variations of...

Researchers Investigate Metformin as an Adjunctive Therapy for Periodontal Disease Treatment

Periodontal disease is a complex inflammatory condition associated with an imbalance in the microbial environment, requiring effective cell turnover and regulation of inflammation to...

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