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Geographic Tongue: Is There a Systemic Link?

Geographic tongue is an inflammatory but harmless condition affecting the surface of the tongue. It’s characterized by patches missing papillae, which appear as smooth,...

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...

Nano-Hydroxyapatite Varnish: Does Research Support Caries Prevention Efficacy and Safety?

Nano-hydroxyapatite varnish has made its way to the market and into some dental practices. Though nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste has been on the market for several...

Bentonite Clay Oral Care Products: A Healthy Choice or Hidden Danger?

As dental hygienists, we often come across various products that promise to improve oral health. One such product category is oral clays, which are...

Giving Perspective on the Recent Report on Water Fluoridation and Cognitive Impairment

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has named water fluoridation one of the top 10 great public health interventions of the 20th...

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