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Today's RDH is for curious and passionate dental hygienists. We deliver the latest dental hygiene news, research, and entertainment on your phone, tablet, and computer.
Desquamative Gingivitis: Maintenance through Proper Oral Care In Lieu of Medication
Desquamative gingivitis, or DG, is a periodontal disease caused by an excessive overgrowth of flesh-eating bacteria on any tissue determined to be gingival. The...
Specialized Visual Pedagogy Most Effective for Our Patients on the Spectrum
It can be a challenge to treat kids with autism in the dental office. They are sensitive to lights, smells, sounds, and textures, and...
A Clinical Trial of Topical Erythropoietin Use During Gingival Graft Surgery
Patients suffering from periodontitis may experience various symptoms, like receding gingiva, halitosis, alveolar bone loss, and edentulism in severe cases. Periodontal treatments like non-surgical...
Can Heartburn Drugs Reduce the Severity of Periodontal Disease?
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 47.2% of adults aged 30 years and above suffer from some form of periodontal disease. The condition...
Universal, Standardized Education in Dental Hygiene Allows for More Autonomy
The International Federation of Dental Hygienists, or IFDH, has always encouraged a high level of autonomy in dental hygienists. Autonomy refers to a person's...
Research Shows Patients with Drug Addictions Labeled ‘Demanding” by Dental Professionals
In Norway, dental treatment is run by the Public Dental Service (PDS) and is free for children, adolescents, and young adults until age 19....
Research Examines Use of Concentrated Growth Factor During Tooth Transplant Surgery
Patients experiencing tooth loss may benefit from dentures or dental implants, but tooth transplants also show promising results. In a recent study, researchers used a...
Periodontist Sentenced to Six Weeks in Prison for College Admissions Scandal
A former associate professor of dentistry at the University of Southern California was sentenced to six weeks in prison on November 10th for his...
Study Looks at Oral Health Complications of Kidney Re-transplant Patients
Organ failure results from a variety of reasons, like genetic disorders, drug or alcohol abuse, or injury. In addition to treatments and medications, an...
Research Shows Panoramic Radiographs’ Ability to Diagnose Bruxism via Bone Remodeling
Patients who experience bruxism, or teeth grinding and clenching, often suffer from jaw pain, tooth sensitivity, headaches, and other symptoms. A diagnosis usually starts...
VIDEO: Discussing Negative Comments from a Lobbyist about Hygienists
Emily Boge, CDA, RDH, MPA, and Kara Vavrosky, RDHEP, discuss the recent comments made by an Illinois Dental Society lobbyist saying this about dental...
FTC Sues Xlear for Company’s COVID-19 Nasal Spray Claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit on October 28, 2021, against a dental manufacturer, Xlear, Inc., saying the company “falsely pitched its...
Tooth Loss May Be Linked to Dementia and Cognitive Impairment
A new study by New York University Rory Meyer College of Nursing researchers found that each tooth you lose increases your risk of dementia...
Can a Patient’s Baseline Periodontal Stage and Grade Predict Tooth Loss?
Good oral health is essential for overall health and if you want to enjoy a higher quality of life. Harmful dental conditions such as...
Test Your Sharpen-Free Instrument Knowledge!
Disclosure: This quiz is sponsored content from Planmeca as part of our sponsored partner program.Now let's test your sharpen-free instrument knowledge!
Bactericidal Effects of Ultraviolet-C Light on Streptococcus mutans
Healthy teeth and gingiva impact our overall health and well-being. In a new study, researchers explored the use of ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light in fighting Streptococcus mutans,...
Troubled Relationship Between Periodontitis and COVID-19 May Further Exacerbate Disease Severity
COVID-19 is being studied by researchers all over the world. Where did it come from? How can we stop it? While we cannot answer...