Improve Your Explorer Technique
By Donna Smith, BSDH, MSEd, RDHAP Successful dental hygienists rely on their ability to detect and remove calculus deposits through the use of tactile sensitivity.…
The Manifestations of Lyme Disease
By Olga Gnatovych, RDH, BA, Victoria Benvenuto, RDH, EdM Lyme disease—which is spread via tick bite—is the most common vector-borne disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi in the United…
Ask the Ambassadors – Episode 4
In our series, Ask the Ambassadors, Dimensions asked Olga R. Zozaya, RDH the following questions: What has been the biggest change you’ve experienced in the dental…
Supporting Good Nutrition in Children
By Kevin J. Donly, DDS, MS February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time when oral health professionals focus on children’s dental health, including…
Studies Link Oral Health to Psoriasis Severity
Links between oral health and systemic health are indisputable. In periodontal inflammation, dental hygienists may find indication of autoimmune disor…
Preventive Measures Take Center Stage in Fight Against Caries
Caries remains a significant problem for both children and adults. But minimally invasive tactics offer a fresh approach to fighting this transmissibl…
Ask the Ambassadors – Episode 3
In our series, Ask the Ambassadors, Dimensions asked India R. Chance, BSDH, RDH the following questions: 1. What are your resolutions to stay healthier at…
Breaking the Genetic Code
Genetic testing may provide oral health professionals with a new avenue to customize patient care and improve preventive treatments and outcomes.