The Varicella Zoster Virus
By Diane P. Kandray, RDH, EdD and Joan O’Connell-Spalla, MSEd, MT(ASCP) Shingles is a viral infection caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV). Approximately 1…
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Host Modulation and the Inflammatory Response
By Carleigh Fraley, BA, RDH, Jennifer Knox-Rodriguez, BS, RDH and Diana Macri, RDH, BSDH, MSEd Periodontal diseases are related to an immunoinflammatory response to various types of oral…
Ask the Ambassadors – Episode 5
In our series, Ask the Ambassadors, Dimensions asked Ann Cote, RDH, MSDA the following questions: What communication technique(s) have you found to be most effective during…
Don’t Know What to Do After Graduation? 5 Options for New Dental Hygienists
It’s finally happened. You completed the dental hygiene program, passed the board exam, and walked across the stage to accept your diploma. But things are…
Essential Advice for Dental Hygiene Students
Yvette Reibel, RDH, BA, BSDH, MSDH, a clinical assistant professor in the Division of Dental Hygiene at the University of Minnesota, shares indispensable tips on…
Strategies to Ensure Successful Sealant Placement
By Van B. Haywood, DMD, Kim L. Capehart, DDS, PhD, MBA, Jeril R. Cooper, III, DMD Sealants are one of the most effective strategies to prevent occlusal…
Treating Kids With Trisomy 21
By Kathie Wang, DDS Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome, is the most common chromosomal disorder, affecting approximately one in 700 live births.1 It is characterized by…
Behavioral Management in Pediatric Patients
By Beau D. Meyer, DDS, MPH Behavior management is a cornerstone of treatment planning in pediatric dentistry. A child’s level of cooperation and ability to…
Caring for Children With Sensory Processing Disorders
By Deborah Dotson, RDH, PhD, Michelle Johnson, PhD, RDN, LDN, Christy Isbell, PhD, OTR/L The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 reports that one in six…