The New Normal: Navigating Dental Hygiene School During a Pandemic
Dimensions Brand Ambassador Kaitlin Stallard, a dental assistant, provides an inside look at how her dental hygiene program has changed since the global pandemic I…
Ask the Ambassadors | Episode 9
In our series, Ask the Ambassadors, Dimensions asked hygienists Carolyn Patenaude, CDA, BSRDH, MSEd, Tara Weinstock, RDH, Julianne Souza, RD…
Tips on Alleviating Fears and Creating a Welcoming Environment
Dimensions Brand Ambassador Veronica Bonta, BS, RDH, describes the tactics she uses when an anxious patient sits in the dental chair. From deep breathing to…
Diagnostic Tips for Benign White Oral Mucosal Lesions
By Kitrina G. Cordell, DDS, MS and Molly S. Rosebush, DDS, MS All oral healthcare professionals encounter patients with white oral mucosal lesions, a presentation that raises…
Oral Health Considerations for Older Adults During the Pandemic
By Sandra Stramoski, RDH, MSDH and Anna Matthews, RDH, MS Never have the issues of social isolation, loneliness, and depression been brought to light more poignantly and…
Improving Dental Appointments with Hypnotherapy
By Toby J. Cheramie, DDS and Heather B. Allen, RDH, BSDH, MSHCM The word “hypnosis” usually conjures images of show business hypnotists mesmerizing audience members to perform…
Minimize Your Risk of COVID-19
By Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS In late 2019, a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), which manifests as COVID-19 disease, emerged and rapidly changed the world. The…
Support Your Ergonomics and Visual Acuity During Patient Care
By Denise Kissell, BSDH, EFDA, MPH and Brian Partido, BSDH, MSDH Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a leading cause of workplace injury, decreased production, and early retirement among…
Yes, Introverts Can Thrive in Dental Hygiene: It Just Takes Practice
Dimensions Brand Ambassador Julianne Souza, RDH, offers ways shy dental hygienists can build relationships with patients during dental visits and how she stepped out of…