Contents

Maintaining Effective Infection Control Protocol

The safety of clinicians and patients in the dental office rests on adherence to evidence-based infection control standards. By Lauren Eusner, RDH, BSDH, MS, Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, EdD, MSDH, RDH

Achieving Profound Local Anesthesia

The use of lesser known injections can offer myriad benefits—from improving patient comfort to providing longer lasting pain relief. By Camille Biorn, RDH, BS, Catherine Salisbury, RDH, MHE, Jacqueline J. Freudenthal, RDH, MHE

The Rise of Eco-Dentistry

The implementation of green dentistry can help protect practitioners, patients, and the planet. By Susan Vogell, EdD, RDH, Marleen Azzam, DHSc, RDH

Assessing the Risk of Drug Interactions

Oral health professionals need to carefully evaluate the possibility of adverse drug interactions in order to provide safe care. By Anna Matthews, RDH, MS, Sandra Stramoski, RDH, MSDH, Christopher W. Bowers, DMD, MS

The Varicella Zoster Virus

Oral health professionals should be prepared to note the signs and symptoms of shingles as it has implications for the provision of care. By Diane P. Kandray, RDH, MEd, Joan O'Connell-Spalla, MSEd, MT(ASCP)

Host Modulation and the Inflammatory Response

Host modulation therapy may be effective in controlling the immune response responsible for periodontal diseases. By Carleigh Fraley, BA, RDH, Jennifer Knox-Rodriguez, BS, RDH, Diana Macri, RDH, BSDH, MSEd

When Perio Isn’t Perio

Ultimately, the treatment decisions we make don’t solely impact our patients. They determine the heart and soul of who we are as dental hygiene professionals. By Jill Rethman, RDH, BA

Is My Patient’s Hematoma Related to a PSA injection?

One of my patients underwent replacement of occlusal amalgams on #3 and #4 with recurrent decay using a resin restorative material. The patient complained of swelling and bruising the length of her mandible that lasted about 2 weeks, along with irritation inside her cheeks and lips. By Jacqueline J. Freudenthal, RDH, MHE

March 2020 Marketplace For Dental Hygienists

A listing of featured products. By The Editors

 twist™plus Prophy Angle by Crosstex

Achieving Highly Efficient and Ergonomic Polishing. By The Editors

March 2020 Top Brand Ambassadors

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

New Subject Matter Expert Added to Online Forum

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene features an “Ask the Expert” online forum and column that appears on the last page of each issue of the journal. By The Editors

Global Dental Hygiene Research Meeting to Be Held This Fall in Bethesda, Maryland

The fifth annual Global Dental Hygiene Research Meeting will be held September 24 to 26 at the Bethesdan Hotel in Bethesda, Maryland. By The Editors

March 2020 Digital Agenda

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

Oral Pathology Textbook Translated Into Korean

The highly regarded oral pathology textbook, Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist, now in its 7th edition, was recently translated into Korean. By The Editors

March 2020 Social Commentary

Like Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Facebook page to share your thoughts on posted questions. By The Editors