Broadening the Horizons of Care

Dimensions catches up with Michele L. Darby, BSDH, MS, chairman of the Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene at Old Dominion University, about her experiences as a Fulbright Scholar teaching in the Middle East. By Michele L. Darby, RDH, MS (deceased)

Chemotherapeutics in the Treatment of Periodontal Diseases

Treatment strategies combining the use of mechanical therapies and adjunctive chemotherapeutics enable clinicians to better manage periodontal diseases. By Rebecca S. Wilder, RDH, MS, Maria Emanuel Ryan, DDS, PhD

Managing Dentin Hypersensitivity

By understanding the causes of dentin hypersensitivity, clinicians are better able to help treat and even prevent this painful condition. By R. Cordell Johns, DMD

The Key to Safety

Effective infection control procedures ensure a safe work environment for both patients and practitioners. By Beata A. Golebiewska, RDH, BSEd

The Dental Hygienist’s Role in HPV Recognition

Thorough intra- and extraoral examinations depend upon a clinical understanding of the presentations of HPV in the oral cavity. By Sherri M. Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH, Mayra Barrueta Meneses, DDS

Ethical Decision Making

Dental professionals must deal with ethical dilemmas from time to time. Here’s how to resolve them with a cool head and professional demeanor. By Phyllis L. Beemsterboer, RDH, EdD, FACD