Contents

Importance of Implant Maintenance

Dental hygienists lead the way in ensuring the health, function, and maintenance of dental implants. By Allison Castro, MPH, RDH, Lynn Marsh, RDH, EdD

Xerostomia Diagnosis and Management

Early detection and treatment are important to effectively manage this common oral condition. By Melanie V. Taverna, MSDH, MAADH

Coronavirus Overview for Dental Professionals

Oral health professionals should remain up-to-date on COVID-19 to prevent its transmission in the dental practice. By Susan Davide, RDH, MS, MSEd, Anty Lam, RDH, MPH, Christine Macarelli, RDH, MS

Impact of Diet on Oral Health

Providing nutritional counseling is an important part of dental hygiene care to improve both oral and systemic health. By Karen Sue Williams, RDH, MS

Successful Management of Adult Patients With Cerebral Palsy

Personalized education and treatment are critical to effective dental hygiene care. By Kelly N. Koerber, RDH, BS, BSDH, Yvette G. Reibel, RDH, BA, BSDH, MSDH, Miranda Drake, RDH, MSDH, Michelle C. Arnett, RDH, BS, MS

Treating Herpetic Lesions With Laser Therapy

Healing time and pain can be reduced. By Leila H. Liberman, RDH, EdD, Trina Hutto, RDH, MS, Angela Dudley, RDH, MA, CHES

The New Normal

All of us at Dimensions hope you and your families stay safe and healthy during this difficult time. By Jill Rethman, RDH, BA

How Can Dental Offices Prevent Legionnaire’s Disease?

With the concern about COVID-19, my area recently had something else to be worried about—an outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease. When we return to treating patients, what can I do to prevent this? By Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS

GINGICaine® Plus Topical Anesthetics in Syringe

Deliver Fast and Effective Pain Relief. By The Editors

April 2020 Digital Agenda

Digital Agenda covers all that’s happening under Dimensions’ social media platforms. By The Editors

Study Finds Link Between Poor Oral Health and Childhood Adversity

In a study of more than 5,000 subjects in Southern England, researchers found a strong association between negative childhood experiences and poor oral health in adulthood. By The Editors

April 2020 Social Commentary

Like Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Facebook page to share your thoughts on posted questions. By Ambrosia Brody, Managing Editor

April 2020 Top Brand Ambassadors

Each month, Newsline features some of our most active Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Brand Ambassadors. By The Editors

April Is Sjögren Syndrome Awareness Month

With more than 4 million Americans affected, Sjögren syndrome is a prevalent and serious chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that has deleterious effects on oral health due to its impact on salivary and lacrimal glands. By The Editors

Dimensions Launches COVID-19 Online Resource

In the midst of this global pandemic, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is committed to keeping its readers up to date on COVID-19 and best practices for ensuring the health and safety of both patients and practitioners. By The Editors

Crosstex Sponsors CE Article on Novel Coronavirus

To provide clinicians with a broad understanding of the novel coronavirus, this issue of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene includes a continuing education (CE) article, sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Crosstex, a member of the Hu-Friedy Group. By The Editors

Oral Health Resource Map Helps Patients Seeking Care

The North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative recently released a statewide oral health resource map to help patients find dental practices that are caring for patients with serious oral health problems. By The Editors

Dimensions Welcomes a New Addition to Its Corporate Council

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce the addition of  L. Whitney Howerton, MDH, RDH, to its Corporate Council. By The Editors

Scientists Use Neutrons to Develop Better, Less Costly Dental Restorations

Fernando Luis Esteban Florez, DDS, PhD, MS, an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center College of Dentistry, is performing neutron scattering research to study the effectiveness of new dental restoratives. By The Editors