Hygiene

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Why fluoride recommendations should be based on a patient’s caries risk, not insurance coverage, and how clear communication can keep prevention from feeling like an upsell.
September 2026
Why AI voice perio charting can struggle in real-world hygiene workflows, and what hygienists should consider when evaluating accuracy, efficiency, and ease of use.
September 2026
Rising wages, burnout, limited training capacity, and changing practice economics are reshaping dental hygiene and forcing practices to rethink how they recruit, retain, and support hygienists.
August 2026
From sharps safety to exposure protocols, OSHA requirements affect nearly every aspect of dental hygiene. Here's what matters most and where offices often fall short.
June 2026
A conversation inspired by Derik Sven’s book, Breaking Chains: The Case for Dental Hygienists’ Autonomy
April 2026
When a hygienist with excellent oral hygiene presents with multiple cavities, something unusual is going on. The overlooked role of night guards, retainers and aligners in creating an acidic environment that brushing can't fix.
May 2026
by Clifton Carey, PhD
Scientist Clifton Carey, PhD, breaks down the chemistry of fluoride varnishes, comparing how adhesive and non-adhesive formulations differ in enamel-bound fluoride uptake and long-term caries protection.
May 2026
by Michele Jerrell, Publisher
Ten years after silver diamine fluoride made national headlines, Dr. Jeanette MacLean reflects on the dismissal that sparked her mission and where minimally invasive dentistry goes next.
July 2026
by Dr. Katie To
Dr. Katie To explores salivary diagnostics for periodontal disease, comparing microbial and host-response testing methods and making the case for dentists to interpret the results.
August 2026
What the data reveals about clinical practice
March 2026
Arizona’s new Oral Preventive Assistant role aims to ease hygiene shortages—raising national questions about access, training standards and how preventive care teams may evolve.
January 2026
A Townie seeks advice on staying productive while maintaining a schedule with three hygienists
April 2025
Verify dental waterline safety with speed, simplicity and support
June 2024
The results are in, and now it’s time to announce the winners of the 2023 Dental Townie Choice Awards—and this year, we shine the spotlight on the victors in a few notable races.
December 2023
by Dr. Roopwant Kaur
Dr. Roopwant Kaur outlines the key aspects of incorporating silver diamine fluoride into practice, including critical considerations for diagnosis, restoration, staining, insurance coverage and the learning curve associated with its use.
February 2025
Inside the great hygiene scheduling debate
October 2025
The votes are in! A look at the 2025 Townie Choice Award winners, highlighting this year’s closest races, standout newcomers and the trusted products Townies rely on most.
December 2025
by Dr. Joy Void-Holmes
Dr. Joy Void-Holmes examines the growing evidence behind silver diamine fluoride as a minimally invasive option for managing deep caries in adult patients.
January 2026
by Dr. Meghna Dassani
Dr. Meghna Dassani explains how teams can begin incorporating airway screening into everyday hygiene and new patient visits.
March 2026
by Forest Rain Marcia
Forest Rain Marcia shares how to choose the right magnification tools
New Grads Edition 2023
After potentially losing patients to a specialist’s office, this doc wants to know if they’re ever coming back.
August 2022
by Rachel Wall, RDH, BS
Developing and maintaining a periodontal care program in a general dental practice requires a few core mindset principles to be shared by the entire team. Dental hygiene coach Rachel Wall, RDH, discusses the most common obstacles to implementing a successful perio program, and how to overcome them.
November 2021
After Townies cast their ballots for their favorite dental services and products, we tallied the results. Now it’s time to announce the winners of the 2021 Townie Choice Awards!
December 2021
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