Career Path

Ann Cote, RDH, MSHA With more than 17 years in the dental field, Dimensions' Brand Ambassador Ann Cote, RDH, MSHA, has much to share with dental hygiene students. Her passion for educating the next group of dental hygienists led her to a new position in higher education, teaching part-time at Three Rivers Community College in Norwich, Connecticut. Cote...

Dimensions Brand Ambassador Brittny Sciarra, RDH, BS, COM,  discusses how she became a certified orofacial myologist, and how dental hygiene students can pursue a degree in this specialization. I knew at an incredibly young age that I wanted to be a dental hygienist. I remember going for my 6-month recare appointments and my mother having to tell me...

Dimensions Brand Ambassador Ashli Jones, RDH, BS,  who practices in Raleigh, North Carolina, discusses how dental hygiene students and dental hygienists can get involved in dental care volunteer opportunities. I decided to become a dental hygienist because I’ve always wanted to help others. I worked for 5 years in public health and frequently felt the impact of my...

Balancing virtual learning, studying for national boards, working part-time, and dealing with all the stress that comes with trying to survive during a global pandemic is enough to lead anyone to burnout. Here are some ways to take care of yourself. 1. TAKE BREAKS Be sure to work in breaks on days you are working at your part-...

A lot goes into finding a new job. First, you have to sift through the open positions, find the one that fits your schedule, and apply. Next, there is a formal in-person interview during which your potential employer inquires about your job experiences and education, and you get a chance to ask about the practice and the dentist’s...

Several dental hygiene programs expose students to work in underserved communities, which may spark a passion for public health. But how do dental hygienists launch a career in this field? Here is some advice from public health dental hygienists on how to find a position in a community setting. “There is such need for public health dental hygienists! At...

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 knew dental hygiene school was going to be tough, but I didn’t think I would end up going during the middle of a pandemic. I am in my second year, but I don’t...

Julianne Souza, RDH, a Dimensions Brand Ambassador, discusses ways to educate patients on the oral-systemic link during National Dental Hygiene Month.  Have you ever had a patient say, “I just want a cleaning, none of those X-rays or poking and numbers, just a cleaning”? If you haven’t yet, you may encounter this scenario sometime during your clinical experience....

Dimensions Brand Ambassador Kimberly Dubbs, RDH, of Burlington, New Jersey, discusses how she learned to come out of her shell in the dental office.  I started my career in the operatory 10 years ago and I still remember that heart-pounding feeling of being on my own, having to put all of those skills I learned in dental hygiene...

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 and preventing further destruction of the periodontium. But what happens when patients refuse to sign on to the treatment plan? How do we convince them that SRP is key to maintaining oral health?...