Screening for oral cancer: A step-by-step guide for dental hygienists
Dental hygienists are on the front lines in early diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer. With the rise of oral cancer related
The gift of a smile
On the home stretch to her high school graduation, Hannah McCain dreamed of one thing to make this exciting time even more
A primer on fibers
Devout flossers tend to gravitate toward certain types of floss depending on thickness, texture and taste. There haven’t always been so many
Flossing alternatives
Traditional dental floss isn’t the only way to clean between teeth. Here’s a look at just a few alternatives: Water flossers –
A Rinkle in time
Maxillofacial prosthodontist Dr. Roy Rinkle ’63 scans the faces encircling the 20-seat conference room table, taking in a who’s who of oral
When prescription drugs and saliva don’t mix
Some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the U.S. — think any of the classes with the prefix “anti” — can have an unintended side effect. Here, Texas A&M College of Dentistry faculty and residents break down this cause of dry mouth and how they help patients cope.
