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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.
Study Looks at Congenital Heart Disease in Children & Oral Health
Congenital heart disease in children can be a devastating diagnosis for the parents, the entire family, and, especially, the children. Sometimes these defects need no...
Enamel Deficiencies Discovered in Pediatric Patients with Celiac Sensitivities
Celiac disease, or CD, is known to cause problems all over the body, but did you know that the disease can make itself known...
Research Looks into Internet Addiction and Detrimental Oral Hygiene Issues
Though the DSM-5 does not recognize internet addiction as a literal disease, we all know that it is a literal issue in many of our homes....
Research Evaluates Oral Mucosal Health and Dental Care in Cirrhosis Patients
Cirrhosis of the liver is, unfortunately, a common immunosuppressive disease that may require transplantation in a medical setting. The immunosuppressive part of the disease...
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Universal Standards of Dental Care and Training is Key
Many dental professionals, regardless of their position, can agree that working with individuals who are on the Autism Spectrum can be both difficult and...
Social Responsibility of Dental Professionals: LGBTQ+ Health & Substance Abuse
As healthcare providers, we take on many roles defined by our social responsibilities to our patients and our communities. The ethical treatment of our...
The Possible Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Periodontitis
On the surface, it may seem that psychological conditions and dental issues, such as periodontitis, haven't much to do with each other, but researchers...
Oral Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis
It is, of course, common knowledge to all of us in the dental profession that systemic diseases can be exacerbated or even caused by...
Study: Periodontitis in Older Iranian Adults Due to Insufficient Hygiene Education
Periodontitis is a damaging and even dangerous oral disease created by virulent bacteria infecting the gingival tissue and weakening the periodontium which can damage...
Test Your Instrument Sharpening Knowledge
Disclosure: This quiz is sponsored content from PDT Dental as part of our sponsored partner program.Test your instrument sharpening knowledge and then enter to win...
Using Pre-cooling Procedures during Injections Will Decrease Pain Levels in Children
A recent study entitled Effect Of Precooling On Pain During Local Anesthesia Administration In Children: A Systematic Review addresses the use of lidocaine in children before...
Study Shows Natural Tooth Whiteners as Effective as Peroxide Whiteners
Tooth whitening is growing ever more popular, not to mention lucrative, in the dental industry. According to statistics, 38.29 million Americans used tooth whiteners in 2019,...
Necessary and Effective Dental Care May Reduce Pneumonia In Elderly Residents
Oral hygiene is an extremely serious issue in nursing homes and retirement communities all over the United States, and poor oral hygiene can cause...
Test Your Loupes & Magnification Knowledge
Disclosure: This quiz is sponsored content from Designs for Vision as part of our sponsored partner program.Designs for Vision provides Hygienists with the Magnificaion essential...
Research Looks into Diet and Decreasing of Plaque and Bacteria
Educating patients on correct and effective oral hygiene practices is one of the main proponents of a career in the dental profession. If done...
Research Compares Herbal Mouth Rinses vs. Chlorhexidine
Many people turn to herbal remedies when they feel that the remedy would be a healthier choice than the alternative. Many other people create...
Dental Practitioners Address Serious COVID-19 Issues in Northern Italy
Has anyone asked you how the COVID-19 epidemic has affected you, our dental professionals? We hear about the effects that the disease has on...
Preventing Dental Caries in Children of Mexico With No Access to Dental Care
Dental caries is a prominent childhood ailment and public health concern that can be prevented with comprehensive oral hygiene and routine check-ups and preventive...
Hand Hygiene Knowledge of Generation Z Dental Students in Germany
Knowledge About Hand Hygiene In The Generation Z: A Questionnaire-Based Survey Among Dental Students, Trainee Nurses And Medical Technical Assistants In Training, created by...