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By Diana Macri, RDH, BSDH, MSEd In spite of significant scientific advancements in the fields of science and medicine, the rates of oral disease in the United States (dental caries, periodontal diseases, and head and neck cancer) are staggering: 47.2% of adults ages 30 and older have some form of periodontal disease, and more than 90% of adults...

By Stephen K. Harrel, DDS; Michael P. Rethman, DDS, MS; Charles M. Cobb, DDS, MS, PhD; Lee N. Sheldon, DMD; and John S. Sottosanti, DDS In 2017, the American Academy of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology held a world workshop to formulate an improved classification of periodontal disease. In 2018, the findings were published in the...

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and premier sponsor Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc are pleased to announce Winnie Furnari, MS, RDH, FAADH, FAAFS, FADE, as the recipient of the 2022 The Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award. * References can be found in the original article via the link below. Read Article

By Donna Smith, BSDH, MSEd, RDHAP Detection and assessment are important aspects of dental hygiene therapy. The preliminary examination can point the therapist toward the unique needs of each patient. Dental hygienists are trained to be observant—examining soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity to detect deviations from “normal” or “healthy” tissues. Detection of abnormal findings can...

By Stephen K. Harrel, DDS The global pandemic has increased interest in the dangers of “aerosol-generating procedures.” This term originally referred to aerosol procedures directly associated with the hospital care of patients with acute COVID-19. Specifically, study was first focused on the risks of aerosols when removing breathing tubes and clearing the airways of patients with COVID-19 on...

Proper prevention, treatment, and maintenance strategies are integral to achieving positive patient outcomes.

The COVID-19 pandemic thrust teledentistry into the spotlight, illuminating its many advantages in increasing access to car.

Effective implant maintenance is key to ensuring the success of this popular therapy.

Treatment acommodations may be necessary for patients with this complicated syndrome.

Proper care will help maintain the longevity and service life of dental prostheses, while also supporting patient health.