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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.
A David vs. Goliath Tale about Dental Caries
It was bound to happen, sooner or later. Fortunately for our generation, it is happening now rather than years into the future. Using the...
The Effectiveness of Toothpastes in Blocking Dentin Tubule Permeability
Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is a prevalent complaint among dental patients. When patients complain of a sharp, transient toothache, especially when ingesting something hot or...
How much do you know about dentinal hypersensitivity?
Disclosure: We value transparency at Today’s RDH. This quiz is sponsored content from Dentsply Sirona Preventive as part of our sponsored partner program.
The Scientific Links Between Periodontitis and Maternity Outcomes
Every year, advances in medical and dental research uncover new ways in which a healthy oral cavity contributes to overall health and vice versa....
Skip the Sip: Reducing Tooth Erosion
A recent study published by the British Dental Journal points to the deleterious effects that eating and drinking habits may cause in relation to tooth erosion. Lead...
Alleviating Dentinal Hypersensitivity with Shield Force Plus
Disclosure: We value transparency at Today’s RDH. This article is sponsored content from Tokuyama Dental America as part of our sponsored partner program.
A familiar problem
Dentinal hypersensitivity...
Science Confirms Patients with Substance Abuse Disorders Have Poorer Dental Health
Substance abuse is on the rise across America with an estimated 3 million new users every year. This population has unique needs and identifying...
Recurrent Caries Prevention Just Got Smarter
It was simply a matter of time before smart technology met up with dentistry. In what can become a game changer in the dental...
How much do you know about face masks?
Disclosure: We value transparency at Today’s RDH. This quiz is sponsored content from Dentsply Sirona Preventive as part of our sponsored partner program.
Science Shows Genetics & Parent Example Affect Children’s Oral Health
Dental health problems, particularly the impact of various types of dental bacteria, is a complicated situation that is difficult to assess. Numerous studies have...
Advances in Endodontic Diagnostics: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Dentistry
Emerging research into the diagnostic phase of endodontics has exciting implications for emergency care, structural restoration, function, aesthetics, and most importantly--interdisciplinary care. Multidisciplinary dentistry has become...
The Flu and Dental Care: A Closer Look
The 2018 flu season has been one of the worst in 15 years. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in the final week of...
Battling Children’s Obesity Through Dental Health Awareness
A recent thesis out of Sahlgrenska Academy (of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden) is convincingly positing the importance of proper dental hygiene education in...
How much do you know about infection control?
Disclosure: We value transparency at Today’s RDH. This quiz is sponsored content from Dentsply Sirona Preventive as part of our sponsored partner program.
Ancient Cures for Modern Times: The Surprising Benefits of Aloe Vera in Oral Health
Aloe vera gel has shown remarkable promise in treating a variety of oral health conditions, as demonstrated in study after study.
Recently, a small study examined the...
Ground-breaking Perio Vaccine may Begin Trials in 2018
Chronic periodontitis is a chronic inflammation of the gum tissues, caused by an excess of dental plaque and the body's immune response to the...
4 Things Dental Hygienists Don’t Like to Hear
Not many people like going to a dental office, whether it’s because of the amount of time that is spent or because of dental...
Don’t Allow Envy of a Co-Worker Consume You
There’s a wide range of emotions that can come from being a dental hygienist. From dealing with co-workers, staying on schedule, the satisfaction of...
How much do you know about ultrasonic scaling?
Disclosure: We value transparency at Today’s RDH. This quiz is sponsored content from Dentsply Sirona Preventive as part of our sponsored partner program.
New Study Shows Links Between Periodontal Disease and Esophageal Cancer
Gum disease runs the range of being mildly uncomfortable to downright painful. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control estimate that nearly half -- 47.2...