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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...

How Hygienists Can Be the First Line of Defense Against Oral Cancer

Oral cancer awareness is something that, as hygienists, should always be at the forefront of our practice. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which...

4 Simple Tips for Newly Graduated Dental Hygienists

Disclosure: This article has been sponsored by Heartland Dental, but Heartland Dental had no input in the editorial process or writing of this article. Congratulations!...

Dental Radiology: New Recommendations for Patient Lead Shielding

Radiographs are an important aspect of providing comprehensive patient care in dentistry. Though many patients balk at the idea of getting radiographs, it’s imperative...

Oral Microbiome and Diet: Researchers Analyze DNA From Ancient “Chewing Gum”

What did people consume along the west coast of Scandinavia 10,000 years ago? A recent study involving the analysis of DNA found in a...

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