World-Renowned Researcher Passes Away
Robert J. Genco, DDS, PhD, the “father of oral science,” has passed away.
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5 Strategies to Help Ease the Pain
Neck, wrist, and back pain are common among dental hygienists due to highly repetitive movements. Here are 5 strategies to help you ease the pain.
How Physical Therapists Are Helping Dental Students Break Bad Habits
Oral health professionals must implement proper body mechanics to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), injuries that are common among dentists and dental hygienists.
UCSF Dentist Takes on the Sugar Industry
Cristin Kearns, DDS, MBA, assistant professor in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco, (UCSF) did not set out to become an academic.
5 Things to Look for When Caring for Patients with HIV
Here are 5 things to look for when caring for patients with HIV.
Porphyromonas Gingivalis May Drive Development of Alzheimer’s Disease
The major etiological factor in periodontitis, Porphyromonas gingivalis, may play a role in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease, according to an international team of researchers.
In Memoriam: Denise M. Bowen, RDH, MS, 64
Denise M. Bowen, RDH, MS, a graduate faculty member and professor emeritus in the Department of Dental Hygiene at Idaho State University (ISU) in Pocatello, has died. She was 64. Bowen died in Pocatello on February 17 with loved ones by her…
5 Tips to KonMari Your Dental Practice
Now that you’ve rid the house, car, apartment, or storage unit of detritus, it’s time to look around the dental office and ask, “Does this spark joy?”
7 Things to Look for When Treating Senior Patients
Caring for senior patients comes with unique challenges that clinicians must be prepared to handle, as the average American is living longer.
10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Without Sugar
Dimensions has made it a little easier to keep sugar out of Valentine’s Day by creating a Pinterest board filled with candy-free crafty ideas.
