How to Set Yourself Apart From Other Applicants
Dimensions Brand Ambassador Simòn Bud, RDH, a practicing dental hygienist in California’s Simi Valley and Westlake Village shares some tips on how to stand out…
A Day in the Life of Dental Hygiene Student During COVID-19
Getting through dental hygiene school is not easy. It requires dedication, organization, focus, and finding levity in stressful situations. Prioritizing self-care and time to connect…
How Do I Convince Patients That SRP is Key to Maintaining Oral Health?
We know that scaling and root planing (SRP) is an integral part of periodontal therapy, and it offers the best hope for improving periodontal health…
5 Reasons You May Not Get the Job Offer
You’ve applied to several employment postings or have been called in for interviews, but you have yet to receive a job offer. Why is it…
Parasite Implicated in Severe Periodontal Disease
Researchers have discovered that Entamoeba gingivalis is inflicting more damage on periodontal tissues than previously understood.
Casting a Wide Net
At age 16, Pam Cushenan, ASDH, BSHA, MS, wanted to be a touring musician, but instead logged in serious mileage in the dental hygiene profession.
Potential Link Between COVID-19 and Oral Health Uncovered
There is so much we still don’t know about novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes. But we’re learning.
Tips to Identify Social Isolation in Older Adults
ByLisa LaSpina, RDH, MS, DHSc, Ellen Birchander, BA, MSW, MS Dental hygienists are uniquely positioned to identify older adults who are socially isolated or lonely during…
Treating Patients With Bleeding Disorders
By Stefanie VanDuine, RDH, BSDH, MSDH A bleeding disorder is a condition in which the normal blood clotting process is interrupted due to a deficiency or…