Supporting the Transgender Community
By Anna N. Vo, RDH, BS, Michelle C. Arnett, RDH, BS, MS, Miranda Drake, RDH, MSDH, Yvette G. Reibel, RDH, BA, BSDH, MSDH Transgender individuals identify their gender,…
Category: Access to Care
The Increasing Utilization of Teledenstiry
By Tracye A. Moore RDH, MS, EdD Teledentistry is the delivery of dental services through interactive audio, video, or other electronic media for the purpose of…
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…
Strategies for Safe and Effective Treatment of Patients With Alzheimer Disease
By Jafar Alabdullah, BS, MS, Ahmed Almuntashiri, RDH, MSc Alzheimer disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes cognition impairment and memory loss, affecting activities…
A Medical-Dental Integration Model
Arizona is making a difference in the oral health of its most vulnerable children through an innovative program.
Promoting Oral Health Access for Pregnant Women
Michigan is improving the oral health of pregnant women and their children through Public Dental Prevention Programs.
Improving Access to Care for Older Adults
As the number of older adults living in long-term care facilities continues to grow, dental hygienists are well positioned to provide care to this vul…
Cutting the Red Tape
School-based sealant programs are effective in the fight against tooth decay, but state regulations and policies interfere with their implementation.