The Role of Sealants in Caries Prevention
By Jean Hall, RDH, DHEd, CHES, Susan Vogell, EdD, RDH Despite advances in preventive oral care, dental caries remains the most common chronic disease among…
Dental Hygienist Exhibits a Knack for Innovation
Sandra Horne, DHA, MHSA, RDH, adapts her educational approach to ensure her students receive the necessary training during COVID-19.
Study Takes a Fresh Approach to Plaque Disruption in Early Childhood Caries
Scientists strategize to disrupt stubborn bacteria-yeast biofilm implicated in early childhood caries.
New Research into COVID-19 Lung Disease Underscores Importance of Oral Hygiene
Study shows that individuals with periodontal diseases are likely to pass the SARS-CoV-2 virus from their saliva into their lungs—with potentially d…
Using the Health Belief Model to Increase Flossing Compliance
Jieun Song, RDH, BA, and Ivianie Exinor, RDH, MPH, provide a brief overview of the Health Belief Model and explain how they’ve applied the method…
Lessons I Learned as a Young Dental Hygiene Educator
Dorin Raffi, RDH, MEd, a California board-certified dental hygienist who works full time as a clinical dental hygienist in Berlin, Germany, reflects on the challenges…
Finding Joy in Your Job
Beth Monnin, RDH, MSEd, clinic coordinator and assistant professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College, and a…
How to Find a Mentor
Dimensions’ Brand Ambassador Susan Buchenberger, MEd, BSDH, RDH, an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Comprehensive Oral Health at the University of North Carolina…
Four Key Factors to a Long, Successful Career in Hygiene
Dimensions’ Brand Ambassador Susan Buchenberger, MEd, BSDH, RDH, an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Comprehensive Oral Health at the University of North Carolina…