An Inside Look at Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Dental Hygienists
By Shannon C. Thomason, CDA, RDH, MSDH, Jessica Suedbeck, RDH, MSDH, Susan Lynn Tolle, BSDH, MS Workplace musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common cause of limited…
Sensitivity Management After Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
By Rebecca P. Henderson, RDH, MS, Bridget Wright, RDH, MACPR Tooth sensitivity is a common complaint, especially following periodontal debridement, a key component of nonsurgical periodontal…
Reaching Beyond the Operatory
By Olivia Morzenti, RDH, BS, CDHC, Leciel Bono, RDH-ER, MS Despite advancements in prevention and health promotion programs, oral diseases and oral health disparities remain significant…
What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines
By Michelle Wood, RDH, MS, JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AFAAOM Since February 2020, United States oral health professionals and patients have been addressing the health…
Monoclonal Antibodies and Their Impact on Oral Healthcare
By Anna Matthews, RDH, MS Comprising a large and fast-growing group of medications with diverse therapeutic targets, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have a wide-ranging variety of…
The Use of Miswak to Improve Oral Health Outcomes
By Maria Mirakhmedov, RDh, BSDH, Sarah Laredo, RDH, BSDH, Anh Nguyen, RDH, BSDH, Faizan Kabani, RDH, MHA, MBA, PhD, Lisa Mallonee, RDH, MPH, RD, LD, Maureen Brown, RDH, MS-HIED Oral…
How COVID-19 Reaffirmed a Dental Hygienist’s Love for Dental Hygiene
Dimensions Brand Ambassador Carolyn Patenaude, CDA, BS-RDH, MSEd, discusses how a global pandemic opened her eyes to new ways to serve patients. In late December…
Rebel With a Cause
Misty Mattingly, RDH, BS, won’t give up when it comes to furthering the profession of dental hygiene.
New Study Investigates Possibility of COVID-19 Transmission Through Dental Care Implements
Sharing isn’t caring when it comes to communal use of oral hygiene tools—no matter how close you are.