Today's pathology case is a great example of how dental professionals can save lives through early detection of systemic abnormalities. Any guesses as to what it might be? Find out below!—Bethany Montoya, MBA, RDH, Editorial Director
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A patient unknowingly presents with two irregularly shaped radiopaque masses on the right posterior angle of the mandible. Panoramic radiography helps detect a life-threatening disease.
Dentists can play a powerful role in preventing diabetes by recognizing early oral signs of insulin resistance. Learn how gum inflammation, tooth loss, and systemic inflammation are connected—and how early detection in the dental chair can protect both oral and overall health.
Burnt out or ready for a change? Attend RDH Under One Roof and leave with a renewed passion for your career. Make this your year to fall in love with your career again! Join us in National Harbor, MD, in July for THE dental hygiene event of the year!
Learn about the common risk factors for periodontal disease, the role of inflammation and infection, and the relationship between perio and systemic diseases to improve patient outcomes. 3 CE credits.
Traveling Tooth Fairies bring free dental care to New Hampshire schools, helping kids overcome barriers to oral health with preventive treatments and education.
This article shares more about the origins of ankyloglossia, how it can negatively affect mothers and their infants, and why it is so often overlooked.
