Dental hygienists know a thing or two about keeping teeth healthy. After all, they spend most of their days looking into people’s mouths and seeing the damage that certain habits can do. Tetra Images ...

What is a dental hygienist? A dental hygienist is someone who works in tandem with a dentist or orthodontist to provide the patient with preventative oral care. What does a dental hygienist do? Dental ...

Deregulating dental hygienists' scope-of-practice rules, like administering nitrous oxide, at state levels may not have the sweeping benefits that advocates expect, according to a study that was ...

Key Takeaways Consistent oral hygiene practices are essential for a healthy smile. Daily brushing, flossing, and mouthwash ...

A year teaching German in Minnesota showed Kristin O’Donnell her destiny lay elsewhere. “I just knew something was missing,” O’Donnell said on a recent morning at Fortis Institute in Scranton, where ...

Working without a dental nurse isn’t a logistical issue – it’s a patient safety and professional respect issue.