Obstructive sleep apnea and CPAP therapy have significant implications for both oral and systemic health. Discover how dental hygienists can identify OSA risk factors, manage CPAP-related complications such as xerostomia and occlusal changes, and support better patient outcomes through screening, education, and interdisciplinary care.

Gabapentin—the fifth most prescribed drug in the US—is back in the news. Join us in this episode of Medical History Mysteries as we discuss the off-label uses of gabapentin, its side effects, and how it can affect dental treatment.

Can prevention drive practice growth? Rethink dental hygiene success by balancing production with prevention, early intervention, and long-term patient health outcomes.

AI is transforming health care, but incomplete dental data could leave clinicians making decisions without the full picture. Here’s why medical-dental integration is essential to ensuring dentistry isn't left out of the future of whole-person care.

Dr. Lisa Chan explains how C. diff risk, recurrence, and treatment challenges highlight the urgent need for smarter dental prescribing decisions.

Dental hygienists are redefining their role in patient care by serving as clinicians, educators, detectives, and biological navigators. This perspective highlights how RDHs can uncover root causes of disease, connect oral and systemic health, and elevate preventive care.