Author: Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
Antidotes for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults
By Sheri Alderson, CDA, EFDA, BS The population of the United States is aging,1 and it will continue to do so as advances in medicine help…
The Complexity Of Multiple Sclerosis
By Kelly Schroeder, RDH, MS and JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder of the myelin sheath where plaques are…
Caring For Patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
By Darlene J. Swigart, EPDH, MS Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) represents a rare group of inherited connective tissue disorders involving the biosynthesis of collagen—the major protein…
The 9th Annual 6 Dental Hygienists You Want to Know
By The Editors These dental hygienists represent the best of the best within the areas of academia, clinical practice, industry, “mover and shaker,” public health,…
Strategies to Maintain Complex Implant Restorations
By Shavonne R. Healy, RDH, BSDH and Kimberly A. Erdman, RDH, PHDHP, MSDH With the known associations between oral health and overall health, tooth loss can significantly…
Update on Tuberculosis
By Nina E. Karhinen, RDH, BSDH Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which are a pathogenic bacterial species of small, aerobic particles…
Reduce Caries Risk With Fluoride Mouthrinse
By Joel H. Berg, DDS, MS and Sarah Fabozzi Winter, DMD Dental caries in children remains a significant problem in the United States, as a large portion…