Cinnamon is making its way into modern oral care products as consumers seek more natural, wellness-focused options. Explore the differences between cinnamon varieties, the science behind their growing appeal, and their role in today’s holistic oral health routines.
Bone loss without bleeding or deep pockets can challenge traditional periodontal thinking. This author explains how to assess reduced but stable periodontium, distinguish nonperiodontal bone loss, and choose the right preventive or maintenance approach for long-term oral health.
A high-paying hygiene job with an easy schedule may look ideal on paper. But what happens when the role leaves you feeling disconnected from the clinical purpose that brought you into dental hygiene?
We've all seen it—the patient who's doing everything right, but is still losing bone. Biological hygienist Barbara Tritz argues that plaque is a red herring in these situations—here's why.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PEMOS), a term that describes the issue better. Join us in Medical History Mysteries as we talk about PEMOS in its broader scope and how it may affect dental treatment.
Kevin Lopez joins A Tale of Two Hygienists podcast to talk about the clinical habits many hygienists quietly lose after graduation—from disclosing and vitals to extraoral exams and patient-centered OHI.
